Democratic and Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee have voiced support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to temporarily take control of Gaza. Representatives Rick Crawford and Josh Gottheimer, following their joint visit to Israel, argued that the plan would help ensure the safety of hostages held by Hamas and facilitate humanitarian aid to civilians. Both lawmakers emphasized the importance of crushing Hamas while ensuring that Israel's involvement in Gaza remains temporary, with Gottheimer advocating for a future multinational Arab force to maintain peace. Netanyahu's security cabinet has approved a strategy focused on defeating Hamas, returning hostages, demilitarizing Gaza, and establishing a new civil administration that excludes both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.