Netanyahu Says Israeli Military Is The Only Force That Can Control Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several times in recent days that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) is the only force that can control Gaza after the war, signaling plans for a long-term military occupation.
“IDF forces will remain in control of the Strip, we will not give it to international forces,” Netanyahu said on Friday in a meeting with Israeli mayors of towns near Gaza, according to The Times of Israel.
Biden administration officials have said they don’t want Israel to “re-occupy” Gaza, but the US has not placed any conditions on its support for Israel’s campaign.
