Netanyahu, Katz silently approved reconstruction effort in Gaza Strip inside Yellow Line - report
According to Army Radio, the location marked for new construction is east of Rafah, within the Yellow Line, with the plan being to build new living spaces for Palestinians outside of Hamas' control.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz secretly approved plans for reconstruction in the Gaza Strip, specifically east of Rafah within the Yellow Line, according to Army Radio. The project aims to build homes for Palestinians living outside of Hamas control. Security sources revealed that Gazan Palestinians would serve as workers, currently under background checks by the Shin Bet.
The Prime Minister's Office refuted the report as misleading and outdated, clarifying that it is an ongoing UAE pilot project. Transportation Minister Miri Regev echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the need for Gaza's recovery in any demilitarized zone. However, the Israel Envelope Forum and Tzav 9 strongly condemned the report, arguing that there is no demilitarized zone without IDF presence, and that Hamas will return with weapons for retaliation if the area is rehabilitated.
They denounced the plan as a "resuscitation for terrorism" and stressed that dismantling Hamas terrorists and achieving complete demilitarization are prerequisites for any reconstruction talks.
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