Strategies to Secure Gaza by General Petraeus
General David H. Petraeus (US Army, Ret.) discusses potential strategies to secure Gaza and improve the lives of its civilians. He emphasizes the importance of implementing measures to provide humanitarian assistance and restore basic services in the region. Petraeus suggests a phased approach to secure Northern Gaza, control entry points, and keep Hamas out of the area to demonstrate a vision of a better future for the residents. By focusing on building trust and improving living conditions, Petraeus believes that Hamas can be marginalized and prevented from reconstituting as a combat force.
Securing Northern Gaza
General Petraeus proposes a plan to secure Northern Gaza by implementing the following strategies:
- Wall off the upper third of Northern Gaza
- Have three entry control points
- Require biometric ID cards for access
- Clear the North carefully to keep Hamas out of the area
- Provide humanitarian assistance and restore basic services
- Show the residents a vision of what life could be like without conflict
- Implement a hold and build phase
- Publicly commit to making life better for the residents of Gaza
- Ensure that Hamas is marginalized and unable to reconstitute as a combat force
- Maintaining control over Northern Gaza to prevent Hamas infiltration
- Seizing the opportunity to improve the lives of Gaza residents to weaken Hamas’s influence
- Engaging in dialogue with residents to demonstrate a commitment to their well-being and security
Building Trust and Improving Living Conditions
General Petraeus emphasizes the importance of the following steps to secure Gaza and improve the lives of its residents:
Preventing Hamas Resurgence
To prevent the resurgence of Hamas as a combat force, General Petraeus suggests the following measures:
Conclusion
General Petraeus’s strategies offer a comprehensive approach to securing Gaza and improving the lives of its residents. By focusing on building trust, providing humanitarian assistance, and preventing Hamas resurgence, Petraeus believes that a vision of a peaceful and prosperous Gaza can be achieved.
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