Satellite images show Israel building up forces for a possible ground invasion of Gaza, sources say

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"We will not allow the rights of our people, for which we have struggled for decades and made great sacrifices to achieve, to be infringed upon."

"Trump is not serious about wanting to "own" Gaza."

"Donald Trump's plan for the US to "take over" and "own" Gaza, resettling its population in the process, is not going to happen."

"The plan is not about to be implemented."

"I have news for you - we aren't taking over Gaza."

"Trump could be all bluster, but it would be unwise to write off his words or quietly hope that they don't materialize."

"I am committed to US president Trump's plan for the creation of a different Gaza."

"I'm committed to buying and owning Gaza."

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“I will not allow it [a two-state solution]."

Netanyahu's government "doesn't want anything remotely approaching a two-state solution.

"The only thing that Iran and Israel have in common is that neither of them believes in a two-state solution."

"[T]he current conflict is likely to put the last nail in the coffin of the Israeli-Palestinian peace process."

"A two-state solution exists only in theory. In practice, it died long ago."

"The war between Israel and Hamas makes the two-state solution less viable than ever before."

“[W]hat has happened on 7 October has postponed the possibility of the two-state solution."

"The two-state solution remains on the table, if only for the lack of any viable alternative."

"If Israel has the will, or capacity, to relocate 200,000 settlers from the West Bank and Jerusalem, a two-state solution is a viable option."

"If international actors can muster enough political will and capital... they could still bring about [a two-state solution]."

“[The two-state solution] is the only solution – there is no realistic competition.”

Will the Gaza War Lead to a Two-State Solution to the Israel-Palestine Conflict?

<span>The Security Cabinet adopted five principles for ending the war including Hamas disarmament, return of all hostages both living and deceased, demilitarization of Gaza Strip, Israeli security control over Gaza, and establishment of civilian government not controlled by Hamas or Palestinian Authority. A decisive majority of cabinet ministers rejected an alternative plan presented to them.</span

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The Security Cabinet adopted five principles for ending the war including Hamas disarmament, return of all hostages both living and deceased, demilitarization of Gaza Strip, Israeli security control over Gaza, and establishment of civilian government not controlled by Hamas or Palestinian Authority. A decisive majority of cabinet ministers rejected an alternative plan presented to them.

<span>IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir opposed the plan during the cabinet meeting, warning that hostage lives would be endangered and Israeli forces are worn out after nearly two years of conflict. Zamir stated there is no humanitarian response for the million people who would need to be transferred during the operation.</span

Arab News

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir opposed the plan during the cabinet meeting, warning that hostage lives would be endangered and Israeli forces are worn out after nearly two years of conflict. Zamir stated there is no humanitarian response for the million people who would need to be transferred during the operation.

<span>Approximately 800,000 Palestinians currently reside in Gaza City, many having been displaced multiple times during the 22-month war, and the approved plan calls for their evacuation toward southern areas of the enclave. The operation is expected to last at least six months according to senior Israeli officials.</span

Approximately 800,000 Palestinians currently reside in Gaza City, many having been displaced multiple times during the 22-month war, and the approved plan calls for their evacuation toward southern areas of the enclave. The operation is expected to last at least six months according to senior Israeli officials.

<span>Commercial satellite imagery shows Israeli Defense Forces amassing troops and equipment near the Gaza border, with three current and one former US official identifying these movements as signs of an imminent major ground operation. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will expand operations from three to 16 distribution sites operating 24/7.</span

Commercial satellite imagery shows Israeli Defense Forces amassing troops and equipment near the Gaza border, with three current and one former US official identifying these movements as signs of an imminent major ground operation. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will expand operations from three to 16 distribution sites operating 24/7.

<span>Hamas-led militants killed approximately 1,200 people and abducted 251 hostages during the October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the current war, with around 50 hostages remaining in Gaza and 20 believed to be alive. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reports over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's 22-month military offensive.</span

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Hamas-led militants killed approximately 1,200 people and abducted 251 hostages during the October 7, 2023 attack that triggered the current war, with around 50 hostages remaining in Gaza and 20 believed to be alive. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reports over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's 22-month military offensive.

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Israel's security cabinet approves Netanyahu's plan to take control of Gaza City

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The Gaza City takeover plan ignores military warnings and will lead to a humanitarian disaster while endangering remaining hostages. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called it "a disaster that will lead to many more disasters" that will cost tens of billions and destroy diplomatic relations. This plays directly into Hamas's strategy of trapping Israel in endless occupation.

<span>The Gaza City takeover plan ignores military warnings and will lead to a humanitarian disaster while endangering remaining hostages. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called it "a disaster that will lead to many more disasters" that will cost tens of billions and destroy diplomatic relations. This plays directly into Hamas's strategy of trapping Israel in endless occupation.</span>

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Report: Satellite Images Show Build-up of IDF Forces Ahead of Possible Ground Invasion of Gaza

Israel Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City

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