Those who insisted that "Hamas is weakened and deterred" are dispensing advice on the day after and talking about a Palestinian state • In contrast, the pioneers of the mountain ridge in Judea and Samaria – who have been vindicated after sounding the alarm – are protecting us with their bodies from an attack on our heartland.

On the civilian front, according to the proposal's text, responsibility for public order will be based on local actors with "management experience," – not identified with countries or agencies supporting terrorism; a de-radicalization program will be promoted in all religious, educational, and welfare institutions in the strip; Israel will work to close UNRWA and rehabilitation of the strip will only be possible after completing demilitarization.

Marwan Barghouti is serving five consecutive sentences of life imprisonment.

Israeli entities could see a new reality amid Moody's decision to downgrade Israeli banks, which followed a similar decision on Israel's economy.