Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's intention to take control of the entire Gaza Strip while clarifying that Israel does not plan to govern it. The purpose of this initiative is to enhance security, eliminate Hamas influence, and ultimately transition Gaza to civilian governance that excludes Hamas and groups opposed to Israel. Netanyahu articulated the need for a security perimeter and emphasized that Israel wishes to avoid any governing role in Gaza, focusing instead on ensuring the region’s security and facilitating a smooth transition to local authorities.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel intends to take control of the entire Strip but does not want to govern it. He emphasized the need for security and the removal of Hamas to facilitate civilian governance, highlighting that Israel aims to create a security perimeter without assuming a governing role.
Netanyahu expressed that Israel's plan includes passing governance of Gaza to civilian authorities not associated with Hamas or those advocating the destruction of Israel. He reiterated Israel's desire to ensure security while facilitating a transition to effective civil governance, stating, 'We don't want to keep it.'
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