Israel Approves Entry of Peace Council and International Force into Gaza Strip

It clarified that this step is expected to begin in Rafah, and that the plan includes the construction of temporary buildings to be used as housing for residents of Gaza. The newspaper pointed to reports indicating that those wishing to live in these areas will be subject to strict vetting procedures to ensure they are not affiliated with or connected to Hamas.

Talks are underway regarding the first area to be administered by a Palestinian technocratic government, supported by a multinational force currently being established. In this context, Israeli media quoted a source as saying, “We will not withdraw from the Yellow Line after the entry of the international force into Gaza.”

It was reported that the army has stipulated that certain countries will not be allowed to participate in the international force. It also stipulated that reconstruction efforts will not begin at the time of the international force’s entry.