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politics-and-conflict2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israeli Minister Calls for War Cabinet Meeting Over Gaza Drawdown"

Israeli Minister Gideon Sa'ar is demanding an immediate meeting of the National Security Cabinet to discuss the decrease in IDF activity in the Gaza Strip, arguing against the policy of his party leader, Minister Benny Gantz. This demand follows a barrage of over 50 rockets from Gaza into southern Israel, reportedly from areas the IDF had evacuated. Sa'ar's call is supported by far-right ministers, who view the retreat as a mistake and advocate for increased military pressure on Hamas. Netanyahu and Gantz have not responded to Sa'ar's demand, raising questions about potential political rifts within the government.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gaza-war #idf #israeli-minister

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Conflicting Reports Surround Liberman's Involvement in Israeli Unity Government

Avigdor Liberman, leader of the Yisrael Beytenu party, denied joining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government shortly after it was announced by Likud. Liberman expressed dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's offer and instead wants a position on the newly created war cabinet. He offered to join the government on the condition that Israel seeks to eliminate Hamas and its leaders. The back-and-forth comes after Benny Gantz and his National Unity party joined the government, forming a high-level war cabinet. Opposition leader Yair Lapid is not planning to join the government.

via The Times of Israel|

#avigdor-liberman #emergency-government #hamas

conflictsecurity2 years ago•5 min saved

Israel Threatens Strikes on Iranian and Hamas Targets to Stop Terror Wave

The Israeli security cabinet has issued a warning of potential strikes against Iranian and Hamas targets in response to a recent wave of terror attacks. The cabinet authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to take action against the terrorists and those who support them. Israel believes that the terror wave is linked to growing tensions with Iran, which it accuses of exploiting the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to retaliate against Israeli attacks in Syria. The security cabinet met as settler leaders called for an expanded military operation in the West Bank, while the IDF continued its actions to halt terror activities.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#conflictsecurity #hamas #iran

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Efforts to Prevent Collapse of Palestinian Authority Gain Support

The Israeli security cabinet has voted in favor of a series of measures aimed at preventing the collapse of the Palestinian Authority (PA). The steps include economic, travel, and security measures that have been promised by past governments but have yet to be implemented. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich abstained, and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir voted against the measures. The decision is seen as declarative, signaling Israel's desire to assist the PA, but it remains unclear if significant action will be taken. The vote follows a recent counterterror operation in the West Bank city of Jenin and is intended to counter Iran's influence in the region.

via The Times of Israel|

#benjamin-netanyahu #measures #palestinian-authority