Israeli Defence Minister: ‘We will never leave Gaza’
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete December 23, 2025 at 04:27 PM
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On December 23, 2025, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the Israeli military intends to maintain a permanent presence in Gaza. Katz announced plans to form a "civilian-military army unit." This unit is intended to replace the Israeli settlements that were dismantled in 2005. The Defence Minister's statement indicates a shift in Israeli policy towards long-term control of the Gaza Strip. The purpose of the new unit is to establish a continuous Israeli presence in the region.
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