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Israel's Ambitious Plan to Take Control of Gaza: A Detailed Analysis

Israel's Declaration of Intent

In a recent statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu explicitly announced Israel’s intention to take military control of the entire Gaza Strip. This declaration marks a significant escalation in Israel’s military objectives following the devastating conflict that began with a Hamas-led attack in October 2023. Netanyahu emphasized, however, that Israel does not seek to govern Gaza permanently; rather, the goal is to establish a security perimeter. In an interview with Fox News, he specified that Israel’s aim is to hand over the territory to Arab forces that would manage it, though he did not specify which countries would be involved or the details of such arrangements.