JERUSALEM, Israel – While Israel’s war with Hamas continues in the Gaza Strip, the debate over what happens to Gaza the day after the war is intensifying. Many parties are vying to stake their claim to rule over the territory.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement Wednesday on his view of Gaza after the war.”Israel has no intention of permanently occupying Gaza or displacing its civilian population. Israel is fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population,” he stated. “Our goal is to rid Gaza of Hamas terrorists and free our hostages. Once this is achieved, Gaza can be demilitarized and deradicalized, thereby creating a possibility for a better future for Israel and Palestinians alike.”Read the full story from CBN’s Chris Mitchell:https://www2.cbn.com/news/israel/isra…
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Israel is currently engaged in an ongoing conflict with Hamas within the Gaza Strip, sparking intense debate regarding the region's future administration once hostilities cease. Various political factions are actively positioning themselves to assume control of the territory. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed these concerns on Wednesday, clarifying his government's stance on post-war governance. He explicitly stated that Israel does not intend to permanently occupy Gaza or forcibly displace its civilian population. The Prime Minister emphasized that military operations target Hamas terrorists rather than the broader Palestinian populace. His administration aims to eliminate terrorist elements and secure the release of hostages held by the group. Netanyahu further outlined a vision for demilitarizing and deradicalizing the area, which he believes could pave the way for a more stable future for both Israelis and Palestinians. The video report originates from CBN News, a channel providing independent programming with a Christian perspective to an underserved audience. The segment highlights the complexity of the situation while noting that viewer comments may not reflect the organization's official views.
