Israeli Army to Remain in Gaza Until "Alternative Force" is Established

Amid ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, attention is focused on the future of the territory and what will happen after the war that has displaced hundreds of thousands and killed tens of thousands. Israeli Channel "Kan" reported on Sunday, citing a security official, that the Israeli army will remain in the Gaza Strip until an international force is found to replace it. According to the official, this could take "several months." Conflicting positions are undermining an agreement that could end the war, which began more than eight months ago in Gaza. The nature of the ceasefire remains a fundamental point of contention between the two sides of the conflict, Israel and Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stirred controversy due to the confusion surrounding his statements in this context, amidst calls from the families of hostages to accept a deal that would free their loved ones captured in the territory. Hamas insists on rejecting any agreement that does not lead to a complete end to the war and a total withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip. In contrast, Netanyahu and Israeli leaders emphasize the necessity of eliminating Hamas before ending the war.