Netanyahu promises Smotrich Gaza war will resume after 60-day truce: Reports
During recent closed-door meetings, Netanyahu is said to have told Smotrich, 'After the truce, we will move the population in the Strip to the south and impose a siege on northern Gaza.' The remarks were cited by both Channel 12 and The Times of 'Israel', which reported that Smotrich had demanded guarantees the war would continue in full force once the ceasefire ends.
Netanyahu reportedly presented a plan to separate Gaza's civilian population from Hamas by concentrating them in a southern corridor, framing it as a humanitarian necessity that would allow 'Israel' to continue military operations after the temporary pause.
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