Katz: Israeli army to stay 'indefinitely' in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria

EuronewsEN - 16/04
The Israeli military has taken control over more than half of the Strip since it renewed its military campaign following the collapse of a ceasefire with Hamas last month.
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The Israeli army will remain indefinitely in the so-called security zones it has created in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria, the defence minister said on Wednesday.

"Unlike in the past, the (Israeli military) is not evacuating areas that have been cleared and seized," said Defence Minister Israel Katz.  

The decision could further complicate talks with Hamas on a ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave and the release of the remaining hostages. 

Israel's forces are present in more than half of Gaza in a renewed campaign following the collapse last month of the ceasefire with the militant group. 

It has also refused to wi...
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