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Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, plans to shift focus to raising Gaza tunnels. They've leveled the Gaza Strip, leaving millions homeless with no infrastructure.

The Israeli government's actions in Gaza are seen as a way to continue military operations under the guise of a peace deal, with Netanyahu using Hamas as an excuse to maintain control.

If Hamas rejects the proposal, Israel will continue to implement the plan in areas already cleared by the IDF.

The revised peace deal allows Israel to maintain control over Gaza, which is likely to be rejected by Hamas and used as justification for further conflict.

Hamas cannot remain in charge of the Gaza Strip. It needs to be disarmed, and a provisional authority should take place to make it safe.

The Trump administration's plan for Gaza calls for Hamas to give up weapons and release hostages, with Israel maintaining a strong military presence.

It's not just that the hostages were released, it's that Israel maintains a forward military posture with regard to Hamas. Israel has defenestrated Hamas, totally wiping out their offensive capacity to do war, at least for the moment. They may try to reconstitute, and that will require further Israeli action or international action.

I've already seen horrific videos of Hamas executing Palestinians in the streets because they were accused of being collaborators with Israel. Hamas is showing no signs that they want to disarm.

Despite the positive atmosphere, difficult talks lie ahead regarding Gaza's post-war governance, Hamas's future, and the potential for Palestinian statehood, with a 20-point plan allowing for eventual possibilities but only after a long series of preconditions are met.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to respond with great force to any threat or attack by Hamas during the interim stage of the ceasefire deal.