This marks the first time Israel has outlined a complete post-Hamas governance structure with five specific principles, moving beyond temporary military objectives. The deliberate avoidance of the term 'occupation' while maintaining 'security control' represents an unprecedented legal and tactical approach that aligns with prophetic expectations of Jerusalem's expanding influence.
Netanyahu's Gaza City Takeover Plan: Final Phase of Hamas Removal
📰 What Happened
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved PM Netanyahu's plan to take control of Gaza City in August 2025, establishing five key principles: Hamas disarmament, hostage return, Gaza demilitarization, Israeli security control, and new civilian administration. The operation, expected to last 6+ months, will relocate one million residents southward. Netanyahu explicitly rejected both Hamas and Palestinian Authority control, emphasizing a complete restructuring of Gaza's governance.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The five-principle framework for Gaza's future governance represents a crucial timeline marker in the prophetic sequence. Netanyahu's explicit rejection of both Hamas and PA control, combined with the planned relocation of one million residents, suggests the formation of the 'secure dwelling' described in Ezekiel 38:11. The six-month operational timeline extending into 2026 aligns with Daniel's time prophecies regarding Jerusalem's expanding control. The establishment of Israeli security control while avoiding formal occupation creates the exact conditions described in Zechariah 12:6 regarding Jerusalem's unique governance position.