Gallant is said to have temporarily delayed the move in an effort to leverage ongoing political negotiations to boost enlistment of Haredi men through cooperation rather than confrontation.
The alleged strike comes after the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet holds overnight discussions instructing the negotiating team to continue efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
"With many companies avoiding travel to Israel, participation was crucial to strengthen our economy and highlight our cybersecurity prowess," David Carmiel, CEO of Kela cyber threat intelligence platform, says.
Female field observers were kidnapped from the Nahal Oz base on Oct. 7 by Hamas. Five are seen in the abduction video released on Wednesday at the request of their families – Agam Berger, Liri Elbag, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, and Naama Levi, who have been held captive for 229 days. Here are their stories.
Haley, who served as ambassador to the United Nations during Trump's presidency, plans to tour Israeli communities near the Gaza border as well as the north of the country during her visit beginning Monday, according to Danny Danon, the former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations
