Like the other communities in the home defense program, the IDF wants to recruit locals to protect their own communities, with a current focus on Beitar Illit, Modi’in Illit, Ma’aleh Amos, Emmanuel, and Tel Zion.
"Even 10% of humanitarian aid reaching Hamas is very serious, so 60% is really bad," says a senior official involved in the matter. "It means that more than half the population in Gaza is still eating from Hamas' hand. This is an event that threatens the entire military achievement and the goal of collapsing Hamas."
The push to have the inquiries take place now rather than after the Gaza operation concludes stems from a desire to have the issues addressed before a potential flare-up in the north.
From the Left's point of view, he is the optimal flammable material for fueling international motivation to push for the establishment of a Palestinian state.
National Security Minister Ben-Gvir says the step "crosses a red line," while Communications Minister Karhi calls it "scandalous."
