Israel is preparing for a new campaign against Hamas in Gaza if the organization refuses to disarm, alongside preparations for a US-led project in Rafah referred to as the 'green city', according to a single security source cited by The Zioneer. The military now controls about 70% of the Gaza Strip and expects to expand that area in the coming months.
A single security source cited by The Zioneer said Wednesday morning that Israel is preparing for a second military campaign to clear the Gaza Strip if Hamas refuses to disarm. Simultaneously, the US is reportedly planning an initial phase in Rafah to establish facilities to house up to 50,000 Palestinians after security screening, in a project dubbed the 'green city'.
The source said the IDF has achieved operational control over about 70% of the Strip, with expectations that this figure will rise in the coming months if Hamas continues to rebuild its capabilities and prepare for renewed conflict. Military efforts are focusing on expanding territorial hold by strengthening positions, paving new roads, expanding security zones, and increasing troop numbers and surveillance assets. Southern Command will concentrate on intelligence operations and strikes targeting Hamas operatives and its leadership.
The report has not been independently corroborated. As The Zioneer reported on June 23, the IDF already controls about 70% of Gaza and plans a 'green' (routine-status) civilian zone in Rafah. The background includes a US push for reconstruction and an international force, which the Israeli cabinet has blocked, per a June 17 report.
3 developments
- DevelopingReport: US pushes Gaza reconstruction and international force, cabinet blocks interim deal
- DevelopingIsrael prepares for independent multi-front campaign
- DevelopingReport: US plans to build screening centers in Rafah for 50,000 Palestinians
- DevelopingIDF Navy prepares for potential Hamas sea infiltration attempts from Gaza
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