Israel Defence Minister Opposes Israeli Post-War Control Over Gaza

"Since October, I have been raising this issue consistently in the cabinet, and have received no response," Gallant said in a televised statement.

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Wednesday said he was opposed to Israeli military control or taking responsibility for the governance of the Gaza Strip after the ongoing war with Hamas.

"Since October, I have been raising this issue consistently in the cabinet, and have received no response," Gallant said in a televised statement.

"I must reiterate -- I will not agree to the establishment of Israeli military rule in Gaza. Israel must not establish civilian rule in Gaza."