Israel’s security architecture after a Hamas conflict is being framed by senior officials as a long-term posture rather than a temporary measure. In a recent interview with a major American television network, the Prime Minister’s Chief Advisor outlined a plan where Israeli security forces would stay in the Gaza Strip even after the armed operation against Hamas concludes. The point emphasized is clear: preventing a resurgence of terrorist networks requires a continued, though limited, security presence to deter reconstitution and cross-border threats. The official stressed that this presence is not intended to imply occupation or direct governance of Gaza, but rather a strategic and prudent measure aimed at sustaining regional stability and discouraging the revival of militant capabilities. (CNN)
