Israel says it is building 'temporary' structures in Gaza. Palestinians believe they are here to stay
Israel says it is building 'temporary' structures in Gaza. Palestinians believe they are here to stay, while razing Palestinian land and property to clear space for the development, and creating a “buffer zone” that stretches around the enclave’s perimeter.
Palestinians who have approached the Netzarim Corridor in an effort to reach their former homes have been fired upon, he said. Several shootings have been reported close to the installation. The IDF toldPalestinians carry a person who was wounded after Israeli forces opened fire near the Netzarim Corridor
Mr Amidror acknowledges that Israel’s plans remain opaque. Mr Netanyahu insists Hamas will be “eliminated” but has ruled out handing Gaza to the Palestinian Authority – which exercises limited self-government in the West Bank – the preferred option of the US and allies. Mr Amidror said Area A was “the responsibility of the Palestinians, but whenever we have a military need we know how to go in and out”.
“They have created forward operating bases there, which I would consider to be semi-permanent,” he said. “If you look at the structures, you have high walls, watch towers, barriers, and somewhat of a moat that runs along the corridor.He said the construction was ongoing despite withdrawal talks and appeared to be “part of some sort of governance infrastructure”.
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