ALBAWABA - Speaking at a press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will be taking control of Gaza's security after the war is over.
In reference to the Israeli army, Netanyahu said: "And in order for Gaza to be demilitarized, there is only one force that can see to this demilitarization – and that force is the IDF. No international force can be responsible for this".
"We have seen what has happened in other places where they brought in international forces for the goal of demilitarization. I am not prepared to close my eyes and accept any other arrangement".
Netnahyahu also added that "Israel's friends" in the world who are pressing for a quick end to the war: Our only way to end the war and end it quickly, is to apply crushing pressure against Hamas and destroy it.
After 7 days of temporary humanitarian truce, Israel resumed its brutal bombardment of the besieged strip, expanding its ground offensive towards the southern Gaza Strip, Netanyahu said the army had also besieged Jabalia and Khan Younis, adding "There is no place we cannot reach".
Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israel
Hamas military group announced on Oct. 7 a military operation called "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel which is the biggest offensive in decades.
Palestinian fighters “infiltrated” Israel from the Gaza Strip and captured military bases and took hostages as photos and videos went viral online showing Hamas fighters on vehicles inside Israel and others paragliding into occupation territory.
In response, Israeli armed forces announced targeting Hamas positions inside the Gaza Strip. Thousands were killed, and dozens of thousands of others were injured in the Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
According to the latest Ministry of Health statistics, the Israeli aggression on Gaza claimed the lives of 16,248 people. The victims include 7,112 children and 4,885 women, while more than 43,616 others were injured.
