Israeli defense officials have announced that troops will maintain a continuous presence in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria as part of a strategy to secure buffer zones. The Israeli military has taken control of significant portions of the Gaza Strip, including the encirclement of Rafah and plans to expand territories designated as security zones. This ongoing military campaign has drastically reduced the size of Gaza, leading to increased suffering for the Palestinian population. Israeli Minister Katz emphasized that the military operations aim to fully eliminate Hamas and establish permanent control over these areas. International concerns have been raised regarding the implications of a permanent occupation and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.