Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel's goal is not to occupy Gaza but to remove Hamas and support the creation of a peaceful civilian government. This follows the Israeli security cabinet's approval of a new military plan involving control of Gaza City, which has drawn criticism both domestically and internationally. Netanyahu emphasized that Gaza would be demilitarised and governed by an administration separate from both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. The plan has sparked backlash from several countries and organizations, while Germany has suspended weapons exports to Israel, citing concerns over the military's actions in Gaza.