Israeli Military Says "Humanitarian City" Is Only In Initial Planning Phase

Planning was in a very initial phase only, one source said, and the goal was to help Palestinians who do not want to live under Hamas rule.

Amid heated debate, no real plan for Israel's 'humanitarian city' in Gaza - The Japan Times

# Israeli Military Says "Humanitarian City" Is Only In Initial Planning Phase
July 15, 2025

The "[humanitarian city](https://www.forgedbytime.com/post/israel-katz-proposes-plan-to-move-palestinians-to-a-camp-in-rafah-1553)" in Rafah, announced by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, is said to be only in the initial planning phase. According to an Israeli military source, most plans are far too expensive and complex to be practical.

Israeli Military Says "Humanitarian City" Is Only In Initial Planning Phase

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