Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a plan for permanent military occupation of a portion of Gaza, termed the 'buffer zone', and an ongoing total aid blockade. This area comprises over half of Gaza, including strategic locations such as Rafah and the Netzarim corridor. Katz's declaration comes amid accusations against Hamas for rejecting ceasefire offers, while humanitarian groups describe the situation as dire, with Gaza increasingly resembling a 'mass grave'. The defense minister threatens to escalate military actions unless specific demands regarding captives are met.
The Israeli Defense Forces will remain in the security zones as a buffer between the enemy and the communities in any temporary or permanent situation in Gaza - as in Lebanon and Syria.
We are committed to a permanent military occupation of the buffer zone which constitutes over half of Gaza under the pretext of security.
Katz threatens to escalate Israel's genocide with tremendous force if Hamas does not agree to Israel's demands regarding a captive release deal.
Humanitarians warn that Gaza has become a mass grave amid the ongoing blockade and military actions by Israel.
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