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Jerusalem Post is reporting that “The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) control more than half of Gaza City, and 800,000 residents have left the area.” This also comes amid intensifying airstrikes over the last days.
Two weeks into the operation, and Israeli media is reporting that the IDF has already taken over more than half of the city. Among the Strip’s total prewar population of 2.2 million, about one-third lived in Gaza City or its environs. Nearly all have fled the main parts of the city amid the full Israeli assault, writes ZH.
Trump’s comments on the Israeli-desired annexation of the West Bank are causing rancor within Israel.
US House Speaker Mike Johnson, in an interview with Tony Perkins, said after being asked about President Trump’s statement (about annexation), “I believe that Judea and Samaria are the traditional lands of Israel. But there are many geopolitical forces here. There is still much to resolve, and we must see how it develops,” reported Israeli journalist Amir Tsarfati.
“If it’s a Qatar brokered deal – it’s not good and not special. Anything less than Hamas destroyed, Gaza demilitarized and all hostages back – isn’t acceptable!”, Tsarfati added.
Israeli journalists have reported the outlines of the Trump Gaza Plan:
The Trump plan looks somewhat different from what one might have assumed: it consists mainly of Hamas concessions delivered upfront, and Israeli promises deferred on credit.
With all the caveats—because after all, this is the Middle East, and this is Trump—this is how the plan is described by diplomats to whom it was presented.
Trump Plan Outline
Israeli Concessions:
• No territory will be ceded between Israel and Gaza
• No assassinations of terrorists will be carried out in Qatar
Hamas Concessions:
• Release of all hostages on the first day
• Dismantling of all “offensive weapons”
For all Gazan civilians:
• The right to leave Gaza will be granted – with a guarantee that they will be able to return safely
• Gaza will be transformed into an international trade zone, with exemptions from customs duties
• An international force will monitor every Israeli withdrawal, but subject ti very long negotiations
• The Palestinian Authority will participate in the governing council – but only in the future, and only after reforms “to eliminate extremism”
The last point is particularly significant, as it suggests that the Palestinian Authority will not be involved in Gaza in the foreseeable future—if at all.
(Amit Segal)
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