Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Plan for Gaza Post-Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a plan for the day after Hamas is defeated in Gaza, calling for local officials to run the government and Israel to exercise military control. The plan includes demilitarizing Gaza, establishing a buffer zone, and deradicalizing the region.
Key Points
- IDF to continue fighting until all goals are reached
- Gaza to be demilitarized except for a civilian police force
- Establishment of a kilometer-wide buffer zone within Gaza
- Deradicalization process to be initiated
- Reconstruction of Gaza to start after demilitarization and deradicalization
Pros
- Clear plan for the day after Hamas is defeated
- Addresses key issues like demilitarization and deradicalization
- Includes measures to protect Israeli border communities
Cons
- Vague on the role of the Palestinian Authority and the possibility of a Palestinian state
- May face opposition from certain coalition partners and international actors