Israel wants Gaza primarily due to security concerns related to Hamas, a Palestinian militant group controlling Gaza, which it considers a terrorist organization threatening Israeli safety. Israel aims to disarm Hamas, eliminate its military capabilities, and prevent attacks on Israeli territory by controlling Gaza. The Israeli government has announced plans to take control of Gaza City as part of a broader strategy to demilitarize Gaza, establish security oversight, and create a civilian administration excluding Hamas. Despite planning to control Gaza temporarily, Israel has stated it does not intend to govern it permanently but rather aims to pass control to Arab forces while maintaining a security perimeter. This strategic move is also about preventing Hamas from regrouping and reducing threats to Israel from the area. The conflict also ties into historical grievances and competing claims over land and statehood between Israelis and Palestinians.
