Israel is preparing to take military control of Gaza City while ensuring humanitarian aid reaches civilians outside combat zones. Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the intention for military control over Gaza Strip but clarified that Israel does not wish to govern it, seeking instead to transfer authority to Arab forces. Military chief Eyal Zamir has opposed expanding the Gaza campaign, leading to tense discussions. Preparations may include evacuation of civilians in Gaza a few weeks prior to military actions.
"We intend to take military control of the entire Gaza Strip, but we don’t want to keep it. We want to have a security perimeter."
"The IDF will prepare to take control of Gaza City while providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population outside the combat zones."
"We want to hand over the territory to Arab forces that would govern it, but we don’t want to govern it ourselves."
"Military chief Eyal Zamir had pushed back on expanding Israel's campaign, indicating a complex internal military discussion."
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