Israel promised a more selective approach in the next phase of the war in Gaza

Defense Minister, Yves Gallant, He outlined Israel's plans on Thursday Your next step War in Gaza, A new, more selective focus on the northern part of the enclave and continued persecution of Hamas leaders in the south.

The announcement comes as Israel continues to reduce its troop presence in Gaza Thousands of reservationists return to their jobs, After increasing international pressure to reduce the intensity of its attacks.

“In the northern Gaza Strip region, we will transition to a new approach to war based on military achievements,” Gallant's office said in a statement, outlining guiding principles that reflect Gallant's vision for the next stages of the war.

Activities include: Raids, tunnel demolitions, air and ground attacks and special forces operations.

South of the besieged enclave, most 2.3 million people The operation will continue to try to remove and rescue Hamas leaders, many of whom are in tents and other makeshift shelters in Gaza. Israeli hostages.

“This will continue as long as it is deemed necessary,” the statement said.

Gallant said that after the war, Hamas would cease to control Gaza and Israel would relinquish its operational independence, but he noted that. There will be no Israeli civilian population And Palestinian organizations will be in charge of the enclave.

“The residents of Gaza are Palestinians, so Palestinian organizations must assume responsibility on the condition that there are no hostile actions or threats against the State of Israel.”

Israel launched its offensive in Gaza on October 7 following an attack by Hamas gunmen that killed several people. 1,200 people According to Israeli estimates, they took about 240 hostages in communities near Gaza.

More people have been killed in Israeli attacks 22,000 people According to Palestinian health officials, it has forced the majority of the population to flee their homes and reduced much of Gaza to rubble.

On the other hand, the UK Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, This Thursday, he called on Israeli authorities to commit to allowing more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip to end the “hunger and disease” unleashed in recent weeks.

During his visit to Kosovo, Cameron admitted that he was concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories: “Israel has the right to fight against Hamas and to prevent a repeat of the events of October 7, which was a horrible massacre and a horrible event. Support them when they do it.

He also mentioned that there is a tense atmosphere there Red SeaThe Houthi rebels carry out attacks against civilians, commercial and naval vessels in solidarity with the Palestinian people and with the aim of attacking Israeli interests.

“It is illegal. Gaza has nothing to do with Israel. It's about freedom of navigation. Cameron argued that it was “about the ability of ships to carry cargo”, however, he did not provide details on what action London might take on the matter.

(With information from Reuters and EP)