Israeli-Backed Plan Advances to Relocate Gaza Residents Outside Hamas Control

The Israeli-affiliated Peace Council is advancing an initial plan to relocate Gaza residents to areas near the 'yellow line' that are not under Hamas control. This initiative aims to reduce Hamas's influence in the southern Gaza Strip by moving civilians to zones outside the terrorist organization's authority. The plan, described as a pilot project, is intended to be implemented before the upcoming winter season.

According to sources familiar with the details, the plan requires final internal and security approvals. Meanwhile, the Israeli Defense Forces have already begun clearing unexploded ordnance and preparing the ground around the Emirati neighborhood in southern Gaza, including establishing a dedicated military base to support the operation.

While both Israel and the Peace Council emphasize that disarming Hamas remains the primary goal, they do not intend to wait for Hamas to be neutralized before relocating residents. A source involved in the matter stated, "The Peace Council is preparing to start this; it is awaiting final approvals from Israel and further internal work by the Council." Practical steps on the ground have already commenced alongside the planning phase.