Jerusalem, Feb 23 (EFE).- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled his plan for the aftermath of the war in Gaza, which includes indefinite Israeli security control of a demilitarized strip and the closure of the UN relief agency in the war-torn Palestinian enclave.<\/p>
While lacking specifics, the plan offers his oft-repeated goals. It was formally presented to the security cabinet for the first time and approved Thursday night.<\/p>
The document outlines Netanyahu\u2019s immediate goals, such as neutralizing the military capabilities and infrastructure of both Hamas and Islamic Jihad, liberating hostages, and preventing Gaza from posing future threats.<\/p>
In the medium term, Netanyahu envisions a Gaza where the Israeli military maintains operational freedom with a secured border perimeter and control over the Gaza-Egypt boundary to prevent the resurgence of terrorist activities.<\/p>
The plan stresses collaboration with Egypt and assistance from the United States in implementing measures to prevent smuggling through the Rafah crossing.<\/p>
Security control in the occupied West Bank and Gaza will remain under Israel, with Gaza completely demilitarized beyond what is necessary for public order.<\/p>
Netanyahu plans to delegate civil administration and public order to local officials with administrative experience, ensuring they are free from ties to entities supporting terrorism.<\/p>
The document implicitly excludes Hamas, which de facto rules Gaza, and the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank from participation in the project.<\/p>
It also introduces a comprehensive program for the deradicalization of religious and educational institutions in Gaza, with assistance from other Arab countries.<\/p>
Regarding long-term goals, Netanyahu remains firm in rejecting the establishment of a Palestinian state.<\/p>
\u201cIsrael will continue to oppose unilateral recognition in a Palestinian state. Such a recognition following the massacre of Oct. 7 would give a huge reward to unprecedented terrorism and prevent any future settlement for peace,” the document says.<\/p>
The plan proposes the closure of the UN Refugee Agency (UNRWA), reiterating previous allegations of its involvement in the Hamas attack that killed nearly 1,200 people in Israel.<\/p>
However, these allegations lack conclusive evidence since Israel first made them in January.<\/p>
“Israel will work to end UNRWA’s activities in the Gaza Strip and replace them with responsible international aid agencies.” EFE<\/p>
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