'We Are Going To Free Gaza From Hamas, Not Occupy It': Netanyahu Defends New Military Plan Amid Global Backlash
Friday, 8 August 2025 () After facing growing criticism following the Israeli security cabinet’s approval of a new military plan to take control of Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday defended his government’s controversial proposal, asserting that the aim is not to occupy Gaza but to eliminate Hamas’s presence and influence.
Netanyahu has unveiled a shocking new plan for Gaza, declaring that Israel will not annex the territory — but will maintain indefinite security control to prevent Hamas from regaining power. In a dramatic shift, Netanyahu emphasized that while Israel has no intention of permanently occupying Gaza,...
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