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The dilemma of the defense establishment: the transfer of goods to calm Gaza - or another military response
The IDF does not rule out the reopening of the Kerem Shalom crossing, in the shadow of the deteriorating economic situation in the Gaza Strip, and in recent hours the condition of Palestinian goods stuck in Israel has been examined in preparation for the chief of staff's decision.
At the same time, the possibility of another attack is being examined: "Israel will not agree to arson and explosive balloons"
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Amir Bohbot
Wednesday, 16 June 2021, 21:28 Updated: 22:14
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IDF stand out tonight (Wednesday) how to react to continue making the incendiary balloons south. Alongside the possibility of a military response, security sources also did not rule out another tactic: Opening of Gaza border crossing at Kerem Shalom tomorrow morning, wanting to reassure the Gaza Strip.
The defense establishment were not surprised continued flourished balloons from Gaza into Israel since the Hamas leadership is a great deal of pressure since the operation "gatekeeper", and the economic situation deteriorates.
the defense minister Benny Gantz off during operation "gatekeeper" to stop any entry of goods other than humanitarian supplies, to progress Negotiations in the POW and missing persons deal. As a result, tons of Palestinian-owned equipment and goods are being delayed for transfer to Israel, and there is a fear that some of the goods will be destroyed as a result.In the Gaza Strip, talks with merchants in Israel to understand the extent of Palestinian-owned goods in Israeli warehouses awaiting transit.
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Transfer of goods to the Gaza Strip at the Kerem Shalom crossing, 2019 (Photo: Reuters)
According to security sources, the data collection will be used in the discussions on the subject, led by Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, which are intended to examine the IDF's response to tensions in the south.
The IDF is examining the possibility of a military response, but at the same time humanitarian alternatives in Israeli policy are being examined, before another security deterioration. One such alternative is the opening of the crossing.
Israel has recently sent messages to Egypt that non-humanitarian equipment According to a report received by Walla !, a few days ago, trucks with cement arrived at the Rafah crossing on the way to the Gaza Strip - and at the last minute it was decided to prevent them from entering Palestinian territory.
Other security sources outright rejected the claim that the inflating of the terrorist balloons was not carried out with Hamas' knowledge.
"The organization is the sovereign of the Gaza Strip and Yahya Sinwar must understand that what was is not what will be. Israel will not agree to arson or explosive balloons," the sources said.
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