Israel denies plans for reoccupation of Gaza, US opposes mass resettlement, Hamas urges Palestinians to stay in Gaza

Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Michael Herzog, stated that Israel has no intention of reoccupying the Gaza Strip and does not want to rule over the lives of Palestinians. He emphasized the desire for innocent civilians to return to their homes and highlighted the efforts made to protect them from harm. Herzog acknowledged the need for discussions with international partners about the future after crushing the Hamas war machine. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in over 3,600 deaths, and Israel has launched a counteroffensive against the militant group.