Israeli defence minister says he discussed ‘day after’ plans for Gaza with US

FRANCE 24

27 June 2024 at 1:35 am·1-min read

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant Thursday said he discussed "day after" plans for post-war Gaza with senior US officials, which would include local Palestinians, regional partners and the US in a "long and complex process". Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded in the Israel-Hamas war.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP, AP and Reuters)

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