Reading the Occupation's Decision to Allow the International Stability Force to Operate Partially in Gaza
In a surprising decision, the Israeli Security Cabinet approved a pilot phase allowing the international stability force to operate partially in Gaza, as part of Trump's plan. The decision comes ahead of Netanyahu's visit to Washington and is seen as a reward for Trump. The article questions the seriousness of the step, considering it may be a Netanyahu maneuver, and conditions its success on the occupation's withdrawal and enabling a technocrat government.
In a seemingly surprising decision, the Israeli mini-security cabinet (the Cabinet) approved a pilot phase allowing the international stability force, agreed upon as part of US President Trump's plan, to operate partially in the Gaza Strip, specifically in western Rafah. The decision comes ahead of Netanyahu's visit to Washington and is read as a reward for Trump, amid American displeasure with Netanyahu's evasions. The article questions the seriousness of the step, considering it may be a maneuver by Netanyahu to avoid internal and external pressures. It conditions success on the occupation's withdrawal from the yellow line and military positions, enabling a technocrat government, and launching relief and reconstruction projects. It warns that the occupation's remaining in its positions will lead to the failure of the agreement and international efforts.