Israeli Defense Minister Katz instructs army to continue demolition in Gaza

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Created: October 26, 2025 01:40

In his statement on the social media platform of the US-based company X, Katz stated that the destruction of the tunnels in the Gaza Strip, the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarization of Gaza are strategic goals for them.

Katz stated that the return of the bodies of Israeli prisoners in the Gaza Strip is their most important duty and that they will do everything in their power to achieve this.

Katz, who claimed that 60% of the tunnels in the Gaza Strip were still intact, stated that he had instructed the Israeli army to continue demolition on the side of the yellow line they controlled. He claimed that this decision was made in coordination with discussions with US officials.

Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement

US President Donald Trump announced on October 9 that Israel and Hamas had approved the first phase of a ceasefire plan in Gaza during ongoing negotiations in Egypt.

The agreement was signed in Egypt, where negotiations were held, and came into effect on October 10 with the approval of the Israeli government.

Following the Israeli army's withdrawal from the "yellow line" as stipulated in the agreement, it was announced that the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip came into effect at 12:00 on the same day.

Despite the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army occasionally carries out attacks against Palestinians under various pretexts.