GAZA, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Hamas on Tuesday condemned Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's announcement of plans to establish three military outposts in the northern Gaza Strip.
In a press statement, Hamas said Katz's announcement reflected "the mentality of displacement and ethnic cleansing that governs the leaders of the Israeli occupation."
The movement accused Israel of pursuing plans to seize Palestinian land "in complete disregard and contempt for international law and UN resolutions."
Hamas called on mediators involved in ceasefire efforts, including the United States, to take action against the attempts.
During a recent visit to northern Gaza, Katz said the destruction in the area was the result of a deliberate policy and described seeing it as giving him "a good feeling."
In an interview recorded during the visit and broadcast by Israel's Channel 14 on Monday, Katz said Israel intends to establish three military outposts in the Gaza Strip. Enditem
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