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The Israeli authorities on Wednesday said that it’s presently too early to predict the potential governance eventualities for the Gaza Strip as soon as Hamas is faraway from energy. They are partaking in worldwide discussions on the matter.
Government spokesman Eylon Levy stated, “It is still very premature to talk about the ‘day after’ Hamas scenarios. I wish the ‘day after’ Hamas were next week, but this is probably going to take longer.”
He added, “We’re exploring several contingencies together with our international partners for what the ‘day after’ will look like. But the “common denominator” is that the Gaza Strip might be “demilitarised” and “must never again” grow to be a “terror nest”.
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Israel withdrew from the Gaza Strip in 2005 and two years later imposed a crippling air, sea and land blockade, as Hamas took management of the Palestinian territory.
The month-long battle erupted when Hamas militants killed 1,400 individuals, principally civilians, within the worst assault in Israel because it was based in 1948, in accordance to Israeli officers.
Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s battle cupboard, additionally mentioned the necessity for an “alternative mechanism for Gaza” post-military operation, emphasising that Hamas wouldn’t be an element of it.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has beforehand indicated that Israel would preserve “overall security responsibility” for the Gaza Strip, which is house to 2.four million individuals.
While the US has expressed help for Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken cautioned in opposition to the “reoccupation of Gaza” after the battle concludes.
With inputs from companies
