Just what are Israel’s long-term plans for Gaza?
Summary
Israel has not withdrawn its forces from Gaza as planned under President Trump’s 2025 peace deal. Instead, Israel has expanded its control in Gaza and set up new military positions, while restricting aid, leading to a worsening humanitarian crisis. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently said Israel aims to control up to 70 percent of Gaza.Key Facts
- In October 2025, President Trump announced a 20-point peace plan for Gaza requiring Israel to pull back behind the “Yellow Line.”
- Israel was supposed to withdraw from parts of Gaza, but this has not happened.
- Since then, Israel has increased its territory in Gaza by about 11 percent and built military outposts and barriers.
- Humanitarian groups report Israel restricts aid and essential goods deliveries to Gaza.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced plans to expand control over 70% of Gaza’s land.
- Experts say permanent control over Gaza by Israel would be considered illegal annexation under international law.
- Since October 2023, over 72,000 people in Gaza have been killed amid the ongoing conflict.
- The United States has not taken action against Israel’s expansion in Gaza following the ceasefire declared in October 2025.
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