Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated on Wednesday that it is only a matter of time before the country resumes full-scale war in Gaza and moves to force out its two million Palestinians. Katz, known for outspoken remarks, was responding to criticism from another right-wing contender ahead of the October 27 elections. He said that 70 percent of Gaza had already been emptied of its population during the Israeli offensive launched after the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. Katz also mentioned that an October 2025 ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump had "supreme value for all Israelis" by leading to the return of remaining hostages and ensuring "a commitment by the United States" to disarming Hamas.
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