Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said he felt 'good' seeing the widespread destruction in Gaza, describing it as the result of a deliberate policy aimed at eliminating threats. His comments were aired on Israel’s Channel 14 on Monday, where he emphasized that the devastation was not accidental but part of a strategic shift in Israel’s military approach.

Katz explained that Israel had abandoned its previous tactic of launching temporary operations and withdrawing. Instead, Israeli forces now remain inside Gaza, while militant groups are pushed out and residential areas have been destroyed. Channel 14 reported that a key part of Katz’s visit involved proposing the permanent establishment of Jewish settlements in northern Gaza.

He announced plans to create three 'Nahal outposts'—military-linked settlements—at sites that existed before Israel’s 2005 withdrawal. Katz said the move was necessary for security and to strengthen Israeli control and defense in nearby areas. According to Palestinian sources, Israeli attacks since October 8, 2023, have killed over 73,000 people and damaged or destroyed about 91 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure.