IDF to maintain control in Hermon, Gaza, Katz says

Defense Minister Israel Katz rules out the creation of a Palestinian state, saying the IDF would remain in key areas and Gaza would be fully demilitarized.

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that Israel would not accept the creation of a Palestinian state and that the IDF would maintain its presence in strategic areas.

“Israel’s policy is clear: there will be no Palestinian state. The IDF will remain on Mount Hermon and in the security zone. Gaza will be demilitarized to the last tunnel and Hamas will be disarmed in the yellow zone by the IDF and in old Gaza by the international force or by the IDF,” Katz said.

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