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Netanyahu and Defense Minister Approve Infrastructure Work in Gaza's Rafah Area

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By אוריאל פיליפ

What happened

Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz approved infrastructure work in Gaza's Rafah area under Israeli control, aiming to build a Palestinian residential complex outside Hamas rule. The project involves Gazan workers screened by Shin Bet, with IDF supervision, but no portable buildings allowed until 2026. The Prime Minister's Office stressed the policy of no rehabilitation without Hamas disarmament.

  • 01Netanyahu and Katz approved infrastructure work in Gaza's Rafah area under Israeli control.
  • 02Work includes earthworks, electricity, water, and sewage for a Palestinian residential complex.
  • 03Gazan contractors will be security screened by Shin Bet before starting work.
  • 04No approval yet for portable buildings until at least November 2026.
  • 05Prime Minister's Office denies report distortion, calls it a UAE pilot project.
  • 06Official policy remains no rehabilitation without Hamas disarmament.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Approve Infrastructure Work in Gaza's Rafah Area
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Netanyahu and Defense Minister Approve Infrastructure Work in East Rafah for Palestinian Housing Project