13/9/2024–|Last update: 9/13/202402:21 PM (Makkah Time)
The Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Benjamin Netanyahu’s government informed the Supreme Court that the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) still rules Gaza and that the occupation army is facing resistance in the Strip, underground and above it.
The newspaper pointed out that Netanyahu’s government stated its response in sessions held by the Supreme Court to discuss a petition submitted by organizations regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the distribution of aid in the Strip.
The government said in its response that Israel does not maintain effective control over the Gaza Strip, and that the army’s presence in Gaza is limited in a way that does not allow for actual control and the activation of government powers.
The government confirmed that Hamas is still able to exercise its governing powers in the Strip, and that the occupation army is still facing armed resistance in Gaza from what it described as enemies in Gaza from underground and above ground.
She said, “In the context of operational activity, the Israeli army forces are still exposed to armed resistance from enemy forces, underground and above ground, by planting explosive devices, anti-tank and sniper fire, launching rockets and trying to lure our forces into booby-trapped houses and more.”
She pointed out that Hamas “is returning and operating in the areas from which the Israeli army withdrew and is trying to rebuild its strength there.”
The Supreme Court justices held several sessions over the past months to study the petition submitted by the Israeli organizations. Yedioth Ahronoth explained that the justices receive periodic updates on the situation in Gaza, but they have not yet decided on the fate of the petition.