Israeli troops not to leave their buffer zones in Gaza

Israeli troops will remain in the buffer zones they have created in Gaza even after any settlement to end the war, Reuters writes, referring to Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Since resuming their operation last month, Israeli forces have carved out a broad “security zone” extending deep into Gaza and squeezing more than 2 million Palestinians into ever smaller areas in the south and along the coastline.

“The IDF will remain in the security zones as a buffer between the enemy and the communities in any temporary or permanent situation in Gaza – as in Lebanon and Syria,” Katz stated.