The Israeli military planning team presented to the nation’s military-political cabinet a strategy aimed at moving civilians out of active combat zones in Gaza. The disclosure came through the office of the prime minister, outlining a plan to secure safe evacuation corridors for residents and to coordinate relief operations in parallel with ongoing military activity.
During the cabinet meeting, officials described a comprehensive approach that includes mechanisms to evacuate civilians from high-risk areas in Gaza while continuing essential humanitarian assistance. The plan also addresses safeguarding relief efforts, preventing looting, and ensuring that aid reaches affected communities beyond the most immediate frontline zones. The government indicated that these measures would be executed in coordination with international partners and local authorities to minimize disruption to civilians and to accelerate the delivery of necessities such as food, water, and medical supplies.
As the conflict progressed, estimates were updated to reflect casualties among security forces since the resumption of ground operations in Gaza’s southern corridor, with authorities providing new figures to the cabinet and public periodically. The tally underscored the heavy cost borne by ground forces as operations continued in cities along the border region.
On the evening of February 25, leadership stated that while the military operation around the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip would proceed, a temporary pause in negotiations might be possible. The position was clearly framed as a pause rather than a cancellation, emphasizing a strategic continuation of military activity tied to security objectives and regional stability considerations.
Meanwhile, a former European Union foreign policy official observed that the authorities had begun using humanitarian pressure as a tool within the broader Gaza operation. The remark highlighted ongoing international concern about civilian welfare and the possible consequences of strategic choices in the conflict environment.
Earlier signals from Israeli leadership hinted at governance ideas for Gaza after the conflict, outlining how authorities might structure administration during and after stabilization. The discussions emphasized planning for governance, reconstruction, and the transition of services so that civilian life could gradually resume under a restored security framework and orderly oversight.