Israeli cabinet approves Peace Council for Gaza

The Israeli Security Cabinet (the Cabinet) approved a plan to introduce a "Peace Council" and international forces into the Gaza Strip, aiming to launch a pilot project in Rafah that includes rehabilitating basic services, providing humanitarian aid, and establishing temporary shelters in areas not controlled by Hamas. The management of these new areas will be handled by a Palestinian technocratic committee supported by a multi-national force, in accordance with American plans and UN backing, with strict vetting procedures for those wishing to move into these zones. This move comes as the Israeli army continues its escalation in the West Bank and Gaza, with ongoing targeting of Palestinian individuals and leaders, along with arrests and raid operations. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire, with the death toll rising to 1,200 and over 3,800 wounded, alongside widespread destruction of property, despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October. The proposed plan aims to achieve temporary stability and diplomatic escalation, with Israeli officials asserting that its success could lead to expansion into other areas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also seeking to influence developments ahead of his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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