Changes for Gaza as Netanyahu Pledges Security Responsibility

Netanyahu's First Official Statement on Post-War Plans

Indefinite Security Role for Israel

JERUSALEM (Feb 23, Reuters) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined plans for Israel to assume overall security responsibility for the Gaza Strip, a move that could have significant implications for the region. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza.

Speaking after meeting with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Netanyahu said that Israel's security forces would maintain control over Gaza for an indefinite period. This marks the first official statement from Netanyahu on what Israel intends to do with Gaza once the current conflict ends.

The announcement has been met with mixed reactions. Some analysts believe it could lead to a more stable and secure Gaza, while others worry that it could prolong the conflict and stifle economic growth in the territory.