Min. Eli Cohen: Israel on path to 100% control of Gaza
Energy Minister Eli Cohen says Israel increasing control of Gaza, will not allow Hamas to recover following war
Assessment
A senior Israeli minister publicly asserts that the country is moving toward full military control of Gaza and intends to prevent Hamas from rebuilding after the war. This statement signals a hardening of Israeli war aims beyond the current campaign. The key question is whether this position reflects official government policy or a personal political stance, and how it aligns with any diplomatic efforts for a postwar arrangement.