Netanyahu Established A Clandestine Team

Netanyahu has formed a secret team to discuss Gaza after the war. Israeli Channel 13 reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu has formed a secret team from the Defense Ministry to discuss post-war plans for Gaza. The report said the team, led by National Security Adviser Zachary Hanegby and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Drummer, has met four times and is expected to meet again this week.

Further, includes, representatives of the Israeli army, Mossad and Shin Bet. A senior official told Channel 13 that Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Mike Herzog, has also been in the meetings and the U.S. is aware of the discussions. Netanyahu has previously said that Israel will maintain an open security presence in Gaza. The Biden administration has supported Israel’s “right to self-defense” but has opposed the reoccupation of Gaza and any reduction in its territory.