"Gaza should semain an island of ruins for decades", says Israeli Energy Minister

“Gaza should remain an island of ruins for the next decades as it is now”, said Israel’s energy minister Eli Cohen on Channel 14, adding that his ministry will not help rebuild infrastructure in Gaza.

Cohen outlined the army’s two main objectives in Gaza: securing the release of hostages and compelling Hamas to surrender.

Despite the potential for a ceasefire, Israel has said it will maintain a presence in Rafah and establish a “collection camp” as part of efforts to deport Palestinians abroad.