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Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister

Israel is preparing for a renewed ground offensive in Gaza as Hamas shows no sign of disarming. Defense Minister Katz has stated Israel will finish the job and remove Palestinians from the territory. This stance has drawn criticism from the White House, which accused Katz of encouraging the migration of Gazans. While the US remains committed to the disarmament of Hamas, the Israeli minister continues to push for an expulsion plan despite international perceptions of a ceasefire.

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  • ✓ Israel is preparing for a renewed ground offensive in Gaza.
  • ✓ The White House criticized Defense Minister Katz for encouraging the migration of Gazans.
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Defense Minister Katz explicitly called for the removal of Palestinians from Gaza as Israel plans a new ground offensive.

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  1. Israeli Defense Minister Calls for Gaza Expulsion Amid Renewed Offensive Plans

    Israel is preparing for a renewed ground offensive in Gaza as Hamas shows no sign of disarming. Defense Minister Katz has stated Israel will finish the job and remove Palestinians from the territory. This stance has drawn criticism from the White House, which accused Katz of encouraging the migration of Gazans. While the US remains committed to the disarmament of Hamas, the Israeli minister continues to push for an expulsion plan despite international perceptions of a ceasefire.

    Why it matters

    The conflict coincides with broader regional instability, including threats to oil routes by Iran and the Houthis. These tensions are expected to dominate the upcoming United Nations General Assembly High-level Week. Diplomatic friction is rising between the US and Israel over the treatment and movement of the Gazan population.

    What is confirmed

    • Israel is preparing for a renewed ground offensive in Gaza.
    • The White House criticized Defense Minister Katz for encouraging the migration of Gazans.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Four commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday.

    What to watch next

    • US diplomatic response to the proposed expulsion plan
    • Outcomes of the UN General Assembly High-level Week regarding Middle East turmoil
    • Confirmation of the scale and timing of the renewed Gaza ground offensive
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. Ynetnews — Israel prepares for renewed Gaza ground offensive as Hamas shows no sign of disarming
    2. Asharq Al-Awsat English — Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister
    3. The Jerusalem Post — US remains committed to Hamas disarmament, despite Katz claims, BoP source says
    4. The Times of Israel — White House takes fresh swipe at Katz for ‘encouraging the migration’ of Gazans
    5. Common Dreams — As World 'Pretends There's a Ceasefire,' Israeli Minister Doubles Down on Gaza Expulsion Plan
    6. gulfnews.com — Middle East conflict escalates: Iran, Houthis threaten oil supplies as drone debris kills one, injures two in Saudi Arabia
    7. english.aawsat.com — Shipping Traffic Via Strait of Hormuz Stays Below 10-day Average, Data Shows
    8. english.aawsat.com — Mideast Turmoil, AI Set to Dominate UN Gathering of World Leaders
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