US EditionGaza sees more Israeli violence despite ’settlements’ retraction
- On Thursday, Israel Katz, the Israeli defence minister, renewed support for Nahal outposts in Gaza, but hours later Israel's defence ministry office said Israel `has no intention of establishing settlements in the Gaza Strip`.
- Following reports of US concern, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly furious and demanded a public denial, while Israel Katz framed the stance as a long-term security policy on Tuesday.
- On the ground, bulldozers and trucks are visible as locals say Ibrahim Abu Asr and others see these movements as proof the withdrawal Katz describes isn't real and indicate settlement preparations.
- Since the ceasefire began in October, over 400 Palestinians have been killed; Israel calls many incidents `security operations` while locals describe ongoing violence against civilians.
- Far-Right settler groups hailed the announcement, with the Nachala Settlement Movement and Yesha Council claiming more than 1,000 families ready to settle, while analysts warn 21 settlements risk future conflict.
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Gaza sees more Israeli violence despite ’settlements’ retraction
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday asserted that the Israeli army "will never withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip", in remarks that were widely interpreted as a blunt acknowledgement of Israel's long-term control strategy. Following pressure from the United States, Katz retracted the statement, saying that Israel had no intention to establish settlements in Gaza. But for Palestinians, his backtracking only reinforced the belief …
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