Israeli Military to Maintain Presence in Gaza Security Zones Post-Conflict

Thu Apr 24 2025 03:35:53 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Israeli Military to Maintain Presence in Gaza Security Zones Post-Conflict

Israel's defense minister announces plans to keep troops in 'security zones' in Gaza, even after the war's conclusion.


Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that troops will stay in designated 'security zones' within Gaza following the ongoing conflict, asserting that this strategy is vital for the safety of Israeli communities. With the Israeli offensive continuing, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as airstrikes claim more lives, while the blockade remains intact.

Israeli troops will remain stationed in newly established 'security zones' in Gaza long after the war, according to Defense Minister Israel Katz. This move aims to create a protective buffer for Israeli communities amid escalating conflict conditions. As reported, the Israeli military's recent operations have led to significant territorial control in Gaza, with Katz announcing that around "tens of percent" of the area has been incorporated into these zones.

Despite ongoing military action, humanitarian hardship intensifies in Gaza, where at least 24 Palestinians were reported killed in the past week. Katz reiterated Israel's stance on blockading humanitarian aid shipments, stating that the aim is to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. He highlighted that the current conflict has already forced approximately 500,000 individuals to flee their homes yet maintained that sufficient aid supplies were provided during past ceasefire terms.

While IDF reports significant successes in targeting Hamas, the humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. The World Health Organization describes conditions in hospitals as "beyond description," reflecting the severe impact of military operations on civilian populations. As hostilities continue, NGO Médecins Sans Frontières voiced grave concerns over inadequate medical supplies amidst overwhelming needs for shelter and care.

In parallel, diplomatic tensions escalate between Hamas and Israeli authorities as negotiations for hostage exchanges falter. A senior Palestinian official indicated Hamas’s rejection of an Israeli ceasefire proposal aiming at disarming the group. Meanwhile, the humanitarian repercussions of prolonged fighting raise alarms among international organizations, stressing the desperate need for a resolution to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza.

Israel's military campaign has been unleashed following a devastating attack on October 7, claiming over a thousand lives, while the humanitarian crisis deepens with each passing day as military operations continue unabated.

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