What would occur after the tip of the Israel Hamas battle? Israel President Isaac Herzog mentioned on Thursday his nation must preserve a powerful drive within the Gaza for the close to future to forestall Palestinian militant group Hamas from re-emerging within the strip. He additionally emphasised on the position India can play by contributing to post-conflict concepts.

In an interview with the Financial Times, he questioned what’s going to occur in Gaza if Israel “pulls back” from the town. “…then who will take over?” he requested.

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Raising concerns over Gaza becoming a terrorist hub, Herzog mentioned, “We (Israel) can’t leave a vacuum. We have to think about what will be the mechanism; there are many ideas that are thrown in the air…But no one will want to turn this place, Gaza, into a terror base again”.

Herzog instructed FT that Israel’s government was discussing many ideas about how Gaza can be run as soon as the struggle between Israel and Hamas ends. He added that he assumed that the United States and “our neighbours in the region” would have some involvement within the post-conflict order.

In one other interview with information company ANI, the Israeli president said one of the challenges earlier than his nation to “rebuild Gaza” and to make “sure that Gaza is a safe haven and a peaceful place”.

“…I say that the day after, part of the issue will be how do we rebuild Gaza again and how we make sure that Gaza is a safe haven and a peaceful place. That would be it,” he instructed ANI.

On India’s position

When requested concerning the position can India play amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Isaac Herzog mentioned the subsequent step after making Gaza a “safe haven” is to “speak about doing business with the Mediterranean and having Israelis and Palestinians have a true dialogue”.

“India has lots to contribute to all these concepts,” he added.

Herzog lauded India, saying, “We believe that India advocates peace. It’s very impressive. I would say, one of the greatest countries on earth and India can definitely pursue the voice of reason and security for Israel and peace for the region.”

“I want to express a clear message of affection and friendship to the people of India, wherever they are and the leadership of India,” he added.

The Israel President’s statement came as Israeli military continues to struggle militant group Hamas within the Gaza Strip.

The Israel Hamas struggle

Israel launched a war against Hamas, that guidelines Gaza, after militants rampaged by means of southern Israel on October 7. Israel mentioned 1,200 folks had been killed and a few 240 folks taken hostage within the deadliest day of its 75-year-old historical past.

Israel has put Gaza’s population of 2.3 million under siege and carried out an aerial bombardment. Gaza well being officers, thought of dependable by the United Nations, say about 11,500 Palestinians are confirmed killed, round 40% of them kids, and extra are buried underneath the rubble.

Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed ABC News that Israel will “for an indefinite period” have safety accountability of the enclave after the struggle however the United States pushed again saying Palestinians ought to govern Gaza as soon as Israel ends its struggle towards Hamas.