The decision comes against the background of the multiple launches from the Gaza Strip over the weekend. The situation "
The IDF is moving to the "open book" policy:
from now on, the army will not respond to any spot fire, but in a concentrated manner - at the appropriate time and place. The decision comes against the background of the multiple launches from the Gaza Strip over the weekend.
Earlier today, Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi told the heads of the authorities in the Gaza Strip: "We are fully prepared for the possibility of escalation or expansion of the campaign and are engaged in the necessary preparations for this."
Kochavi stressed that "there has been a lot of deliberation on how to respond to the shooting from Gaza. In general, both in Israel and in Gaza, there is currently no interest in escalating the situation. But the IDF is prepared to respond forcefully, if and when required."
Tensions in the south and in Jerusalem: Ganz has a situation assessment with senior members of the defense establishment // Photo: Tal Oz, Ministry of Defense
Meanwhile, in a discussion held today (Sunday) by Defense Minister Bnei Gantz with the Chief of Staff and other generals, he ordered preparations for an escalation. The freedom of worship for everyone, and do what is necessary to protect its citizens from any aggression. "