Netanyahu denies entry of international forces into Gaza despite footage

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office issued a statement on Thursday denying reports that the International Stabilization Force (ISF) has been authorized to enter the Gaza Strip. The office reiterated that the political echelon has not approved such a deployment and maintained that reconstruction of the enclave will not commence until Hamas is fully disarmed. This clarification follows the release of footage by the Tzav 9 movement and the Otef Israel Forum, which purportedly shows ISF personnel arriving at the American base in Kerem Shalom to prepare for reconstruction work in areas under IDF control. The Otef Israel Forum claims that, according to their interpretation of agreements, reconstruction within the 'Yellow Line' is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks and that preliminary tours have already taken place. Critics, including Tzav 9, argue that any reconstruction prior to Hamas's disarmament would effectively rebuild terrorist infrastructure and undermine Israel's war objectives. The group has announced plans to protest at Kerem Shalom next Tuesday.