Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on 2 September 2026 that Israel does not plan to withdraw from territory its military controls in the Gaza Strip. ^[1] Israel's defense minister said his country is seeking Donald Trump's support to approve plans to expel Palestinians from the Gaza Strip. ^[2] Local government officials stated that at least 500 people in Syabru Besi are missing, representing a quarter of the population. ^[3] Thousands of people remain missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet destroyed communities and hampered aid delivery. ^[4] Benjamin Netanyahu vowed not to withdraw forces from their positions in the Gaza Strip. ^[5] Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced on Thursday a plan to relocate approximately two million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip within a seven-year period. ^[6] In the same remarks on 2 September 2026, Netanyahu vowed to continue efforts to disarm Hamas and to demilitarise the Gaza Strip. ^[7] The mountain village of Syabru Besi was destroyed, with the road to the village gone and only one building left standing. ^[8] Netanyahu said they will remain at the current line to eliminate Hamas terrorists who threaten them. ^[9] Netanyahu stated during his visit that Israel controls 60% of the Gaza Strip. ^[10] Ben-Gvir described the plan as 'realistic' and intended to 'encourage the emigration of Gaza's population' as a solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. ^[11] Ben-Gvir stated that the initiative aims to form a special ministry and secure agreements with various countries to host the displaced population. ^[12]