Politics and Knesset
“In the face of the Iranian threat, we will build a regional coalition,” vowed the War Cabinet member.
“Iran must pay a price for its aggression,” the Foreign Ministry said.
“It is time to go on the attack, with coolness and discretion,” stated Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch.
Jerusalem’s response will not come immediately, according to Israeli media reports.
Hamas chief in Gaza Yahyah Sinwar does not want a humanitarian deal and is exploiting tensions with Iran, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
The “Northward” program will soon be submitted for government approval.
“This is a decree to annihilate us,” one rabbi reportedly declared.
The rally was called in the wake of the IDF’s decision to withdraw most of its ground forces from Gaza.
Traditionally held in Jerusalem, this year’s ceremony will take place in Sderot.
The court had set a Wednesday deadline for the government to provide information on the amount of aid entering Gaza, in response to a petition by several NGOs accusing Israel of holding up shipments.
Security sources did not specify whether the data breach included sensitive information.
“Even six months after the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, Norway ... continues its disproportionate and biased position,” says Israel.
