Netanyahu to Demand Military Plans for FULL OCCUPATION of Gaza, Israeli Media Reports
Exclusive intelligence reveals dramatic shift in Israeli war strategy.
(Tel Aviv/Jerusalem) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to order the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to draft operational plans for the complete military occupation of the Gaza Strip**, according to a report from Israel’s largest newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth.
1. Direct Order Expected: Netanyahu will reportedly demand the IDF present detailed strategies to seize and maintain full control over Gaza within days.
2. Strategic U-Turn: This reflects a significant shift from Israel’s initial goal of “crushing Hamas” to potentially dismantling Gazan autonomy entirely.
3. Long-Term Control: The plans imply an indefinite Israeli military presence in Gaza, with no clear exit strategy or timeline.
Inside the War Cabinet (Sources: Yedioth Ahronoth):
Netanyahu will demand the army present him with a plan to occupy the entire Gaza Strip. This is a significant development reflecting the Cabinet’s assessment that Hamas must not only be defeated, but that Israel must assume full security control indefinitely.
Why This Changes Everything:
– Ground Invasion Scale: An occupation plan suggests a vastly larger, riskier, and longer ground operation than previously anticipated.
– Post-War Vacuum: This directly contradicts US and Western calls for a “revitalized Palestinian Authority” to govern post-war Gaza.
– Regional Escalation Risk: Heightens potential backlash from Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf states that oppose Israeli re-occupation.
– Humanitarian Catastrophe: Prolonged military rule over 2.2 million Palestinians would exacerbate the already dire humanitarian crisis.
Immediate Reactions Brewing:
– Palestinian Authority:** Condemns the report as “a declaration of permanent colonial annexation.”
– Hamas:** Vows “decades of bloody resistance” against any occupation force.
– International Community:** US and EU officials express grave concern, emphasizing that Gaza cannot revert to Israeli control.
Unanswered Critical Questions:
– How will Israel administer civilian life?
– What will happen to Gaza’s population?
– How will hostage recovery efforts align with full-scale occupation?
What’s Next:
The IDF High Command is currently analyzing the feasibility of this directive. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and senior generals must assess troop commitments, the risks of guerrilla warfare, and potential global isolation