The Jerusalem Post reports: “Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to prepare for the possibility of returning to intense fighting against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, Walla learned on Friday.
The security establishment clarified that no instructions have been received from the political echelons to prepare for reopening the Rafah Border Crossing.
There is a slim chance that Israel will allow goods to enter the Gaza Strip, as this would mean allowing the rebuilding of the area without the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the final hostage, being returned, the strip not being demilitarized, and Hamas not being disarmed, a security source clarified.
However, the Trump administration is keen on moving towards Phase II of the plan, despite an impasse with Hamas. Since Israel is opposed at this stage, the US has proposed starting with reconstructing Rafah, free of weapons and terrorists.
It remains unclear at this stage whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given in to US President Donald Trump on this issue…”
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