Israeli Security Council Approves Prime Minister Netanyahu's Plan to Occupy Gaza Strip. According to reports, the administration of Gaza will be handed over to an Arab force after the occupation.
Israel-Gaza Update: A new turn has emerged in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now appears ready to occupy the Gaza Strip. According to a recent Reuters report, the Israeli Security Council has approved this plan. This decision comes just days after Netanyahu stated that Israel would not occupy Gaza.
First Denial, Now Approval
The Prime Minister's office had previously stated that Israel does not want direct control over Gaza and that it wants to hand over the region to an interim regime. However, the decision within the Security Council is now the opposite of this. This means that Israel may now occupy parts of Gaza where Hamas currently has control.
Occupation Necessary to Eliminate Hamas
In an interview with Fox News on August 7, Netanyahu clearly stated that a military occupation of Gaza has become necessary to completely eliminate Hamas. He also clarified that Israel's aim is not to govern Gaza but to create a security perimeter there so that no terrorist organization can re-emerge in the future.
The Future of Gaza: Who Will Take Responsibility?
A crucial question is who will administer the region after Israel occupies Gaza. Netanyahu says that Gaza could be handed over to an Arab force. However, it is not yet clear which Arab countries will be willing to take on this responsibility. Given the seriousness of this proposal, this issue remains uncertain.
Final Cabinet Approval Pending
Although the Security Council has given the proposal the green light, it still needs final approval from the entire Israeli cabinet. According to reports, this approval could be given by Sunday (August 10). Until then, the situation can be considered temporary.
Strategy Prepared for Occupation
According to sources, Israel may militarily occupy those areas of Gaza where there is currently no b security deployment. Also, the Palestinians present there will be issued an alert in advance so that they have the opportunity to move to a safe place in time. This strategy may be part of an effort to avoid a major humanitarian crisis in the future.
Fears of War in Gaza Increased
A war-like situation already exists between Gaza and Israel. In the fighting that has been going on for the past 22 months, there has been heavy loss of life and property on both sides. Now, if Israel moves towards military occupation, this conflict could become even more serious.
Possibility of International Reaction
Attention will also be paid to the international community's reaction to Israel's decision. Israel's occupation of the Gaza Strip, especially in military form, could affect regional stability. Some countries may support this decision, while others may criticize it.
