Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Wednesday that Israeli troops will not leave the areas they control in the Gaza Strip, corresponding to 60% of the Palestinian enclave. During a rare visit to the Palestinian territory, Netanyahu declared: "We control the area. We are not withdrawing. We will remain on this line," referring to the so-called yellow line that delimits the area under Israeli military control.
Netanyahu's visit occurred amid the continuation of Israeli attacks in the region. According to figures from the local Ministry of Health, controlled by Hamas and accepted by the United Nations, more than 900 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza this year.
The prime minister's trip took place in the context of the campaign for Israeli elections scheduled for October 27, when Netanyahu seeks to mobilize popular support for his candidacy.
According to the article, Israeli forces captured a senior commander during operations in the Gaza Strip, although the information about which group or organization this commander belongs to is incomplete in the text.
