Gantz Says Hamas Is Rebuilding Governance Under Cover of Aid, Insists Only IDF Will Dismantle It
He urges a firm U.S.-coordinated deadline following Rafah’s reopening, citing IDF activity confined to roughly half the Strip.
Overview
- Benny Gantz warned that goods entering Gaza are enabling Hamas to reorganize and restore its governing capacities.
- He stated that demilitarizing Gaza will be carried out by the Israel Defense Forces, not foreign troops from Qatar or Turkey.
- Gantz noted the Rafah crossing reopened the day before his remarks and said international forces are expected to operate only in the current IDF-controlled area.
- Calling to time-limit the next phase of operations, he pressed for a firm deadline agreed with the United States and said Israel would act to disarm Hamas and replace its rule if that does not occur.
- Separately, police arrested a 29-year-old Hadera woman suspected of shooting at her husband with his work firearm; her lawyer told the court she discovered him in an act of infidelity, and no injuries were reported.