Retired Major General Giora Eiland told Israel’s 103FM radio station on Sunday that rebuilding Gaza would run against Israeli interests. “Israel has no interest in Gaza being rebuilt, it is better for us that it be destroyed for generations to come,” Eiland said. Calls for Israel to occupy Gaza landEiland described the 15-point Gaza plan backed by US President Donald Trump as “pro-Hamas”. Since the ceasefire took effect on 11 October, Israeli forces have killed at least 1,258 Palestinians and injured 4,139 others, the sources said. Israel’s genocide on Gaza has killed at least 73,386 Palestinians and wounded 174,250 since 7 October 2023.