TEL
AVIV — Israel has informed several Arab countries of its intention to establish
a buffer zone on the Palestinian side of the Gaza Strip border, aiming to
prevent future attacks as part of post-war proposals. Regional sources revealed
this information, stating that Israel has communicated its plans to Egypt,
Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, which normalized relations in 2020.
Despite lacking diplomatic ties, even Saudi Arabia was reportedly informed.
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Unclear how information reached
RiyadhNonetheless,
it remains unclear how the information reached Riyadh, given the absence of
direct communication channels between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Additionally,
Turkey, a non-Arab nation, has also been informed.
According
to Reuters, this initiative doesn't signal an imminent end to Israel's ongoing
offensive but indicates a broader outreach beyond traditional Arab mediators
like Egypt or Qatar as Israel seeks to shape Gaza's post-war future.
No Arab country has expressed willingness
to oversee or manage Gaza in the futureDespite
Israel's proposal, no Arab country has expressed willingness to oversee or
manage Gaza in the future. Most have strongly condemned the Israeli offensive,
which resulted in significant casualties and destruction. The proposed buffer
zone, extending from north to south, aims to prevent infiltration or attacks by
Hamas or other activists, Reuters, Amad reported.
Israel's
three-tiered approach for the post-Hamas era includes destroying the group,
demilitarizing Gaza, and addressing extremism within the Strip. However, Arab
countries, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey, have not provided
immediate comments on the matter.
While
Israel had previously considered establishing a buffer zone within Gaza, the
current presentation of the idea to Arab countries suggests a broader security
plan for Gaza's future. The international community, including the United
States, remains opposed to any plan that diminishes Palestinian territory.
Concerns raised by Jordan, Egypt, and
other Arab nations; citing 1948
Concerns
have been raised by Jordan, Egypt, and other Arab nations, suspecting that
Israel aims to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, akin to the land confiscation
during Israel's establishment in 1948—a claim denied by the Israeli government.
Disarming northern Gaza
The
feasibility and depth of the proposed buffer zone remain uncertain, with
potential impacts on Gaza's population density. Israel has discussed disarming
northern Gaza and establishing a buffer zone under international supervision
during mediation talks with Egypt and Qatar, although several Arab countries
oppose this idea.
Similar to Lebanon in 2000
Amid
discussions, Israel has shown a shift in its willingness to reconsider demands,
according to Egyptian sources. The proposed buffer zone plan for Gaza has been
compared to the security zone Israel established in southern Lebanon, which was
evacuated in 2000.
Plans to deport Hamas leadersIsrael's
post-war plan for Gaza reportedly includes deporting Hamas leaders, echoing
past actions in Lebanon. However, regional officials express doubts about the
feasibility of completely expelling Hamas from Gaza. Palestinian leader
Muhammad Dahlan considers Israel's buffer zone plan unrealistic and believes it
won't ensure the protection of Israeli forces, potentially making them targets
in the region.
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