US EditionIsrael Does Not Want to Occupy or Annex Gaza: PM Netanyahu
GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, AUG 7 – Israeli military chief warns full Gaza occupation risks soldiers' lives and hostages, while critics say Netanyahu's plan lacks a realistic strategy and worsens the humanitarian crisis.
- On August 7, 2025, Israeli Armed Forces Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke out against a full Gaza takeover as the Security Cabinet prepared to meet.
- Under mounting pressure from extremist ministers, Netanyahu signals support for Gaza occupation, aligning with Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, according to officials.
- Meanwhile, the CIS movement of more than 550 former senior officials warned Netanyahu to avoid a hasty Gaza occupation, citing it as a “strategic trap”, as the campaign devastates Gaza and brings it to the verge of famine.
- International bodies have warned, with the ICC issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant, and Israel facing a genocide case at the ICJ, highlighting severe diplomatic repercussions.
- Projections show the plan to conquer Gaza may take at least two years, former officials describe the effort as futile, and Gen Zamir warns of endangering hostages and military exhaustion, Haaretz reports.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Netanyahu says Israel intends to take control of all of Gaza but does not want to "keep" or govern it
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take control of all of Gaza but does not want to "keep" or govern the territory, and instead wants to hand it over to "Arab forces."
Washington, United States. Israel “is intent” to take control of the Gaza Strip but not to maintain it or to govern it, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared this Thursday before a meeting of the security cabinet. “We intend,” Netanyahu responded when Fox News asked him in an interview whether Israel will take control of “all Gaza.” According to Fox News, the interview took place just before Netanyahu attended a meeting of the secur…
Israel will transfer control of the Strip's territory "to Arab forces to govern," the Israeli prime minister added.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 78% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
