Netanyahu unveils plan for Gaza's future post-Hamas
Source: CNN
Netanyahu unveils plan for Gazas future post-Hamas
By Richard Allen Greene and Elliott Gotkine, CNN
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Updated 7:56 AM EST, Fri February 23, 2024
Jerusalem (CNN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu unveiled a plan for the Gazas future post-Hamas, which includes the complete demilitarization of the enclave, closing off the territorys southern border with Egypt, as well as the overhaul of Gazas civil administration and education systems.
CNN has obtained a copy of the plan, which Netanyahu presented to members of Israels security cabinet Thursday night. It was distributed as a basis for discussion, the prime ministers office told CNN, in preparation of further talks, and comes after Netanyahu faced weeks of criticism for having no concrete plan for a postwar Gaza.
The plan comes as Israel sent a negotiating team, led by Mossad Director David Barnea, to Paris on Friday to pursue talks over a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal that may put an end to the four-month long war.
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A number of principles are outlined in the document, from changes on the security and civil levels to more long-term plans about who governs the territory.
On the security file, the envisioned plan includes Israel closing off Gazas southern border with Egypt, giving Israel complete control of entry and exit from the enclave. At present, Egypt controls access to and from Gazas southern border via the Rafah crossing.
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