Members of the political-security cabinet will convene Wednesday evening for the second time since the beginning of the war. The cabinet was supposed to meet only in four days, but following pressure exerted on Israel by the Americans to bring more humanitarian aid and fuel into the Gaza Strip, and also regarding the issue of bringing workers from Judea and Samaria, the meeting was brought forward to today.
Netanyahu on the entry of fuel into the Gaza Strip: "Heavy pressure is being exerted" // GPO
It seems that Israel is about to accede to the American demand to bring more fuel into the Gaza Strip, not only to maintain the support of the American administration, but also because the fuel is a means of preventing epidemics and humanitarian problems. According to monitoring and assessments in Israel, Hamas manages to get its hands on very little of the fuel that enters the Gaza Strip, meaning that it does not help Hamas in its war effort, perhaps in a very small way.
Meanwhile, in the coming days, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to land in Israel to closely monitor Israel's implementation. Last night, at a White House briefing, Sullivan said Israel had a duty to take care of civilians in Gaza alongside the fighting against Hamas.
Comes to follow closely. Jack Sullivan, Photo: AFP
Another issue that will be brought before the cabinet members this evening is the introduction of workers from Judea and Samaria to work within Israel's borders. Since the beginning of the war, tens of thousands of workers from Judea and Samaria have not been allowed to enter Israel, and only 5,000 of them, defined as "essential workers," continue to work here. This issue remains problematic, with some ministers opposing their entry due to the security danger involved, while the defense establishment believes that the workers' inclusion is important in preventing unrest against Israel.
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