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The United States has reportedly given Israel approval to carry out “special operations” in the Gaza Strip, according to Israeli media outlets.
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN) said late on Monday that the green light was discussed during a security meeting that lasted more than four hours. According to sources cited by the broadcaster, the meeting reviewed developments across four fronts: Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran.
The report said the Israeli cabinet is scheduled to convene next Thursday to discuss the Gaza, Lebanon and Iran files, according to Channel 14.
A senior Israeli official was quoted as saying after the meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump that reconstruction in the Gaza Strip would not begin unless Hamas relinquishes its weapons.
The official said there would be no move to a second phase of any agreement without disarmament, adding that no Turkish forces would be allowed to enter Gaza.
The reports come amid continued Israeli deliberations over military and political options in Gaza and growing regional tensions involving neighbouring fronts.
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