Israelβs defense minister on Tuesday vowed Israeli military would stay in Gaza and establish outposts there, but his office quickly softened his remarks made at an illegal settlement in the occupied West Bank.
In comments reported across Israeli media, Israel Katz said Israel "will never leave" the devastated Palestinian territory.
His remarks come as mediators are pressing for the implementation of the next phases of a fragile cease-fire
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