Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say
Summary
Israel has approved a project called “Green Rafah” in southern Gaza to build infrastructure and temporary housing in an area controlled by Israel. Experts say this plan aims to divide Gaza into smaller parts under Israeli control, limiting Palestinian freedom and delaying broader rebuild efforts. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects U.S. proposals to withdraw Israeli forces before disarming Hamas completely.Key Facts
- Israel approved the “Green Rafah” project to build water, sewage, and electric systems in eastern Rafah, southern Gaza.
- The project is supported by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz.
- The area is near the Israeli-set “Yellow Line,” a buffer zone that restricts Palestinians to smaller spaces.
- Palestinians working on the project face strict security checks by the Israeli Shin Bet intelligence agency.
- Israel has banned mobile homes (caravans) from entering the area until at least November.
- Netanyahu rejected a U.S.-led 15-point plan that calls for phased Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament.
- Experts say the project aims to fragment Gaza and keep Palestinians under tight Israeli control.
- Humanitarian reconstruction, like temporary housing, remains delayed despite a ceasefire agreement signed in Egypt 10 months ago.
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