As discussions continue over implementing the next phase of the ceasefire agreement between the Palestinian resistance and the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, Hebrew-language media have revealed plans for the future of Palestinian militias cooperating with the occupation army.
The militias are currently based in areas under Israeli military control and operate according to the army’s instructions and orders.
Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported, in a report by Itay Blumental, that the Israeli security establishment has recently held a series of discussions aimed at ensuring the safety of members of Palestinian militias working for Israel inside Gaza.
According to Kan, discussions over the future of these militia members are taking place as part of preparations for the next phase in the Gaza Strip, which could also include an Israeli withdrawal.
Possible withdrawal beyond the Yellow Line
Under a plan presented by the “Board of Peace”, the Israeli army would be required to withdraw beyond the “Yellow Line” as Hamas proceeds with the process of disarmament.
The militias operating under Israeli sponsorship are currently active in these areas.
Kan reported that members of these militias have been assigned tasks including searching tunnels, looking for resistance weapons and identifying infrastructure.
The broadcaster said these militia members, who have cooperated with the occupation against their own people and particularly against the resistance, would not be able to return to the Gaza Strip in the future.
Proposed relocation to “New Rafah”
The solution proposed by Israeli security agencies, led by the Israeli Security Agency, Shin Bet, would see members of these militias resettled in a planned city known as “New Rafah”.
According to the report, the city is expected to be built by the United Arab Emirates, while a multinational force would assume responsibility for its security.
The new city is intended to have no Hamas presence, and anyone permitted to live there would be required to undergo an Israeli security screening.
Kan said the Israeli proposal to resettle militia members in the city had already been conveyed to representatives of the “Board of Peace”.
An Israeli official stressed that the first residents of “New Rafah” should be opponents of Hamas, arguing that such an arrangement would serve Israeli interests.
