Netanyahu Visits Gaza, Declares Control and Vows Hamas Demilitarization
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and senior military officials including the head of the Southern Command and the commander of the Gaza Division, visited an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) outpost in the Gaza Strip near the "blue line" (border fence). During the visit, Netanyahu stated, "We control the area and are staying on this line. We are doing everything to reach our goal, the dismantling of Hamas's weaponry and the demilitarization of Gaza. Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel."
The visit underscores the ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip and the government's stated objectives for the post-conflict period. The prime minister's remarks signal a commitment to maintaining a presence and exerting control over the territory to prevent future threats to Israel's security.
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