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Lapid, Gantz: Gaza Operation will Continue as Long as Necessary

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz (Israeli Media)
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz (Israeli Media)
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Lapid, Gantz: Gaza Operation will Continue as Long as Necessary

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz (Israeli Media)
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz (Israeli Media)

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz said the ongoing operation in Gaza will continue "as long as necessary."

In a joint statement, the Israeli officials said the army will continue "to strike terrorist targets and operatives, and to thwart rocket-launching squads," DPA reported.

Lapid hailed the cooperation between the army, intelligence and ISA.

"This was an operational and intelligence effort, and is an extraordinary achievement."

Also, Gantza said the Israeli security forces will continue to operate against Islamic Jihad until they restore quiet.

For its part, the Palestinian Presidency condemned what it described as the dangerous Israeli escalation against Gaza, saying it crosses all red lines and represents an attempt to push the situation into more tension.

Spokesman for President Mahmoud Abbas Nabil Abu Rudeineh urged the international community, especially the US administration, to intervene immediately to stop this Israeli aggression “before it is too late”, WAFA news agency reported.

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Hamas Sources: Trump’s Displacement Remarks Inconsistent with US Messages

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on Monday. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on Monday. (Reuters)
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Hamas Sources: Trump’s Displacement Remarks Inconsistent with US Messages

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on Monday. (Reuters)
US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington on Monday. (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump’s recent comments about the war in Gaza have sparked cautious optimism for a potential ceasefire, while also raising serious concerns. During his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday, Trump said he expects the conflict to end “soon,” adding: “I want the war in Gaza to stop.”

However, Trump reignited controversy by referencing a proposal he once floated early in his presidency: relocating the Palestinians from Gaza and placing the enclave under US control.

While Hamas has not issued an official response, sources within the Palestinian group told Asharq Al-Awsat that Trump’s statements are inconsistent with what is being conveyed behind the scenes.

“These remarks don’t align with what’s being shared with Hamas leadership or mediators,” they said.

They pointed to a shift in US policy and noted that recent American positions conveyed through intermediaries show a more measured approach. They also highlighted strong Arab opposition to any forced displacement from Gaza, which they say has contributed to Washington distancing itself from such ideas - regardless of Trump’s public rhetoric.

The meeting between Trump and Netanyahu also touched on the issue of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu said efforts to reach a new agreement were underway, while Trump confirmed that discussions about a new ceasefire are in progress, though he cautioned that securing the hostages’ release could be “a long process.”

Hamas sources confirmed the movement has received a new Egyptian proposal, which has also been shared with Israel, the United States, and other mediators. They linked Trump’s remarks to recent intensified mediation efforts involving Washington.

Trump’s revival of the Gaza relocation idea was interpreted by some observers as a response to questions from Israeli journalists, rather than a serious policy stance. Hamas sources downplayed the significance of the statement, suggesting it did not reflect current US efforts on the ground.

Meanwhile, Arab foreign ministers recently presented a unified plan in Doha to US envoy Steve Witkoff, centered on Gaza’s reconstruction and governance - without displacing its residents. The plan was reportedly well-received and seen as a foundation for future efforts to resolve the conflict.