Netanyahu suggests partial Gaza annexation to satisfy Smotrich and preserve coalition stability – Middle East Monitor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to present a proposal to the Security and Political Cabinet for the gradual annexation of parts of the Gaza Strip, in an effort to retain Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich within the ruling coalition, according to Haaretz on Monday evening.

The plan would give Hamas a limited number of days to accept a ceasefire agreement. If Hamas refuses, Israel would begin annexing parts of Gaza step by step.

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