JULY 17, 2026 ( Counter Punch )
According to a striking analysis by military-political analyst Ramzy Baroud, Israel's long-term strategy in Gaza is no longer a secret—and it goes far beyond "destroying Hamas."
Here is the blueprint of the real plan:
Permanent Displacement: Systematically pushing Palestinians out of Gaza under the guise of "buffer zones" and "security corridors."
Geopolitical Fragmentation: Permanently slicing Gaza into isolated, easily controlled military pockets using strategic axes like the Netzarim Corridor.
De Facto Annexation: Erasing the borders of the Strip to prepare for permanent military occupation and future resettlement.
The Bottom Line: The war is not a temporary security operation; it is a calculated campaign to permanently alter the geography and demography of Gaza.