Smotrich: 'In the end,' Israel will occupy Gaza and establish settlements there
The Times of Israel • • world
Key Points:
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Hamas is expected to receive a short ultimatum to disarm and demilitarize Gaza, likely issued by the US rather than Israel, with plans for Israeli military action if Hamas refuses.
- Smotrich indicated that if Hamas does not comply, the IDF will enter and occupy Gaza, reestablishing Jewish settlements and implementing military governance in the territory.
- The current ceasefire involves Israeli withdrawal to the Yellow Line and calls for Hamas disarmament, which Hamas opposes, while the US-backed peace plan includes an International Stabilization Force (ISF) to maintain security.
- Indonesia has expressed readiness to send troops to the ISF, but Smotrich suggested
