Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has submitted the executive a plan aimed at blocking the Global Sumud Flotilla, which provides for a more severe detention regime for the stops stopped
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu he reiterated decisively that there will be no compromise with Hamas. “A partial agreement is not on the table,” he said, underlining that the only objective of the Israeli government remains the dismantling of the power of the Islamist movement to Gaza and the destruction of his ability to govern. Yesterday the Council of Ministers met in a protected and reserved resistant location, while the new session of the Security Cabinet – according to what reported by the same newspaper – was held at Kirya Of Tel Avivheadquarters of the Ministry of Defense. The Israeli government would be considering the hypothesis of attaching some areas of the West Board As a response to the imminent recognition of the Palestinian state by various Western countries. To bring it back is Axioswhich cites three sources between Israeli, American and European officials. The position taken by Netanyahu It arrived at the end of a marathon meeting of the diplomatic and security cabinet, which lasted almost six hours and ended in the early hours of Monday morning. During the meeting, Netanyahu He has made it clear that the struggle will continue until the fall of the Hamas regime. In support of the hard line, the Italian Italian security minister Ben Gvir He had asked to put a resolution to the votes that formally sanctioned the opposition to any partial agreement, but the premier cut short: “There is no need to vote; The question is not on the table ». A position shared by the majority of ministers, who expressed themselves against any compromise agreement. During the meeting, The Israeli defense forces (IDF) also presented their operating plans for the Gaza Strip.
New clash between the government the Chief of Staff of the IDF
There were no lack of moments of tension. On Sunday evening, in a session dedicated to the expected terrestrial maneuver on Gaza City, there was a bitter exchange between the ministers and the Chief of Staff of the IDF, the lieutenant general Eyal Zamir. Although not asked him, the general expressed support to a possible partial agreement that allows the liberation of the hostages, claiming that the operation “Gideon’s Chariots»He would have already created the conditions for an agreement. “There is a picture on the table and we must adopt it,” he told those present, triggering the reaction of several ministers. The head of General Staff of the IDFs, also took part in an evaluation of the situation at the Northern commandfacing the theme of the elimination of Abu Obaida And outlining the next steps. “IDF are operating offensively, with an initiative and operational superiority, in all areas and at any time. In the Gaza Strip We hit one of the most important leaders of Hamasafter most of the leadership had already been eliminated. Our actions are not yet finished: the remaining garments are abroad and we will reach them too, “he said.
His words triggered the tough reaction of the Minister for settlements, Orit Strockwho accused the army of wanting to frighten the government with “all sorts of terror”. The minister also mentioned a passage of Deuteronomy, Using not to let yourself be discouraged by those who are afraid. Zamir He replied firmly, reiterating his personal goals: «I came to perform the two missions of my life: to prevent a nuclear Iran and destroy Hamas». The general then claimed the responsibility of having recommended the attack in Iran, underlining the weight of military decisions: «Every morning I look at the map of the Middle East And I authorize attacks everywhere. Nobody here is fearful, neither I nor the generals present. I take important decisions that no one else has ever made. I present all the implications and consequences of each move. If you want blind obedience, bring someone else ». Words that have left their mark in the room and that they pushed Netanyahu To clarify his line: “I don’t want a blind obedience, but I don’t even want the boundaries to be violated”. At the same time, an unusual initiative from the outside of the institutions was added to the political and military debate.
The risks for those who join the Global Sumud Flotilla
Habithonistima pro-Sovranity movement founded by former Israeli officers, has released a public appeal by inviting the government to allow the entry of the flotilla pro-Palestinian sailed from Barcelona towards Gaza. According to the organization, the step could transform the crisis into a moral and diplomatic occasion, provided that it is subject to precise conditions and a rigorous safety control. “From a moral point of view, and according to international law, war refugees must be allowed to leave the combat areas”, reads the declaration. “For the international reputation of Israel, adopting the maritime route as a channel for refugees could represent an adequate solution to the challenge”. Habithonistim added that connecting the entrance of the flotilla the evacuation of refugees would be included in the policy promoted by United States and Israel to encourage voluntary emigration from Gaza. “Conditioning the entry to the expulsion of refugees will respond to the objectives of Washington And Jerusalemwhile adopting a humanitarian approach. Nothing is more humanitarian than allowing an escape route from the clutches of Hamas», He remarked on the movement, while specifying that the entire process will have to be placed under close supervision. Finally, the organization underlined the need to inspect the loads of ships and verify the identity of the passengers, to avoid the risk that the maritime route will be used for the trafficking of hostages or other illegal activities.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has subjected to the executive a plan aimed at blocking the Global Sumud Flotillawhich provides for a more severe detention regime for stops stopped. Unlike what happened in the past, the arrested participants will be held for a long time in the prisons of Ketziot And Damonstructures intended for security prisoners, subject to particularly rigid conditions. Furthermore, activists will be denied privileges such as television, radio or personalized foods. “We will not allow those who support terrorism to lead a comfortable life,” he said Ben-Gvircited by Jerusalem Post. The minister also proposed that all the boats of the flotilla be confiscated and subsequently used by the Israeli law enforcement agencies. Second Ben-Gvirthis measure is fully legitimate because the flotilla would not only represent a political initiative, but a real attempt to violate the blockage imposed in Gaza. In his statements followed at the meeting, the exponent of the far right reiterated that Israel will not accept “Soft arrests“Nor do you return silent to the participants in the naval operation.
