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Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English

Israel's Defense Minister has stated he will "finish job" in Gaza by removing Palestinians from the territory. This stance comes as Israel prepares for a renewed ground offensive because Hamas shows no signs of disarming. The White House has criticized the Minister for encouraging the migration of Gazans, while a BoP source confirms the US remains committed to Hamas disarmament despite claims from Katz. These conflicting positions highlight a deepening rift between Israeli leadership and US administration over the long-term future of the Gaza Strip.

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  • ✓ Israel is preparing for a renewed ground offensive in Gaza.
  • ✓ The White House criticized Minister Katz for encouraging the migration of Gazans.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The Israeli Defense Minister publicly advocated for the removal of Palestinians from Gaza as the military plans a new ground offensive.

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  1. Israeli Defense Minister Proposes Gaza Expulsions Amid New Offensive Plans

    Israel's Defense Minister has stated he will "finish job" in Gaza by removing Palestinians from the territory. This stance comes as Israel prepares for a renewed ground offensive because Hamas shows no signs of disarming. The White House has criticized the Minister for encouraging the migration of Gazans, while a BoP source confirms the US remains committed to Hamas disarmament despite claims from Katz. These conflicting positions highlight a deepening rift between Israeli leadership and US administration over the long-term future of the Gaza Strip.

    Why it matters

    The conflict persists as Israel seeks the total disarmament of Hamas. Tensions have risen over whether the civilian population should be relocated or remain in the territory. This debate complicates international efforts to maintain a ceasefire.

    What is confirmed

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

    Still unconfirmed

    • The world is pretending there is a ceasefire while an expulsion plan is pursued.

    What to watch next

    • Official Israeli military confirmation of the timeline for the renewed ground offensive.
    • Formal US diplomatic response to the proposed expulsion of Palestinians.
    Sources used for this update (5)
    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
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