Despite mounting pressure and strong reactions from the international community, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on August 10 announced a new military plan for the Gaza Strip, while outlining his “post-war vision” for the territory.
Speaking at a press conference, Netanyahu stressed that Israel had “no other choice” but to defeat Hamas and “finish the job” in order to secure a comprehensive deal, including the release of all 50 remaining hostages.
According to the Israeli leader, the plan to seize Gaza City will be implemented on an accelerated timeline, starting with the creation of “safe zones” to allow civilians to evacuate. However, Palestinian authorities have repeatedly rejected this concept, arguing that such areas do not guarantee real safety for residents.
Gaza City — the most densely populated area in the Gaza Strip — has been subjected to intense Israeli airstrikes over the past weekend. Reuters reported that at least five people were killed when a shop in the city was bombed.
Netanyahu asserted that Israel’s goal is not to permanently occupy Gaza. Instead, the country aims to establish a “security buffer zone” along its border to prevent future incursions, then withdraw its forces once objectives are met.
In his outline for the “day after Hamas,” the Prime Minister stated that Gaza would be demilitarized, with Israel retaining supreme security control. A new civilian administration would be established in Gaza, committed to peaceful coexistence with Israel.
On the same day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed carrying out an attack in Gaza City that killed Anas al-Sharif, a journalist for Al Jazeera. The Israeli military accused him of being “a terrorist operative disguised as a journalist,” sparking further debate over military actions and press freedom in the conflict zone.
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