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STANDARD HUMANITARIAN UNVERIFIED

Israel Advances 'Hamas-Free' Civilian Camp Initiative in Gaza Amid Tightened Control

Jul 01, 2026 06:12 AM CT Tel Sultan, Gaza Strip Gaza,Israel,Hamas,Civilian Control,Post-Conflict Governance

Summary

Israel is implementing a pilot program to establish 'Hamas-free' civilian camps in Tel Sultan, near Rafah, as part of a broader strategy to tighten security control over Gaza. The initiative involves multinational policing of civilians deemed unaffiliated with Hamas, marking a shift in post-conflict governance and humanitarian management within the territory.

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‘Board of Peace’ to launch ‘Hamas-free’ camps as Israel tightens grip on Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 11:29 Israel Hayom reports the pilot site is set to be Tel Sultan, near Rafah, where civilians 'with no weapons or affiliation with Hamas' will be policed by a multinational f...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Launching pilot 'Hamas-free' camps to segregate civilians from militant elements and tighten security grip on Gaza.

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