Israeli defense minister says troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that troops will remain in security zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely, complicating ceasefire talks with Hamas.
- The Israeli offensive has resulted in over 51,000 deaths in Gaza, according to the Health Ministry, with casualties including many women and children.
- Fifty-Nine hostages are still in Gaza, with twenty-four believed to be alive, as per Israeli reports.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that the military will stay in these zones to prevent future attacks, referencing the deadly October 7, 2023, incident.
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Israeli troops will remain in Gaza buffer zones indefinitely, Defense Minister Katz says
Israeli troops will not leave the buffer zones in Gaza, even after the war ends, according to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. On Wednesday, Hamas appeared to reject an Israeli-proposed ceasefire deal that would see the return of nearly a dozen hostages who have been held captive for more than 550 days. Israel resumed combat operations in the strip last month after a previous ceasefire agreement fell apart before Israel and Hamas could reac…
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