“Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has a future objective of discontinuing its engagement with the territory. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that once Hamas is defeated, Israel intends to terminate its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip. Prior to the outbreak of hostilities, Israel supplied most of Gaza’s energy and monitored imports into the area.
This announcement comes amidst ongoing airstrikes in Gaza and a blockade at the Rafah border with Egypt. The conflict began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, resulting in the deaths of at least 1,400 people and the capture of 203 others.
Israel has been considering a ground offensive, with Minister Gallant indicating that the initial phase of the campaign aims to dismantle Hamas’s infrastructure, as per a statement from his office.”
He further explained that Israeli forces will initiate “lower-intensity operations” aimed at eradicating “pockets of resistance.” He elaborated that the third phase of the plan would involve ending Israel’s obligations toward the Gaza Strip and establishing a new security environment for Israeli citizens.
He further elaborated that Israeli forces would initiate “limited-intensity operations” to eliminate “resistance pockets.” He also articulated that the third phase would involve relieving Israel of its obligations towards the Gaza Strip and establishing a novel security framework for Israeli citizens.
It’s worth noting that in 2005, despite Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza, the United Nations continued to regard the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem, and the West Bank as occupied territories, and Israel was expected to fulfill the basic needs of the population in these areas.
“Delivery trucks with supplies are still located on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing.”
Previously, Israel allowed Gazans to cross the border for employment and monitored imports to prevent weapons from reaching Hamas. However, after the October 7 attacks, Israel halted the supply of electricity, food, and medicine to the Gaza Strip. The situation in the region was described by the United Nations as “beyond catastrophic.”
A joint agreement between the United States and Egypt was reached to facilitate the delivery of some supplies to the 2.2 million residents of the Gaza Strip. On Friday, an initial convoy of 20 trucks was poised to enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing, but they are currently stationed on the Egyptian side.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the Rafah crossing on Friday, October 20, and made a heartfelt plea for the entry of aid trucks into the territory. He emphasized, “These trucks are not just vehicles; they are a lifeline, they are the difference between life and death for many people in Gaza. What we need is to get them moving.”
Previously, Israel allowed Gazans to cross the border for employment and monitored imports to prevent weapons from reaching Hamas. However, after the attacks on October 7, Israel halted the supply of electricity, food, and medicine to the Gaza Strip, leading to a situation that the United Nations described as ‘beyond catastrophic.’
A deal brokered by the United States and Egypt was finalized to allow some supplies to reach the 2.2 million people in the Gaza Strip. On Friday, an initial convoy of 20 trucks was poised to enter the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing, but they are currently still on the Egyptian side.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the Rafah crossing on Friday, October 20, and appealed for the entry of aid trucks into the territory. He emphasized, ‘These trucks are not just vehicles; they are a lifeline, the difference between life and death for many people in Gaza. What we need is to get them moving.'”