Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a meeting of the Likud faction on Monday and claimed that "there is no change in the open-fire order. The instruction is to provide fire backup for every maneuver."
Israel Hayom reported yesterday that the IDF is redefining the firing distances of the forces fighting in the Gaza Strip, apparently due to the political pressure exerted on Israel. This change requires combat units in the field to exercise greater caution and precision when opening fire. The meaning of the instructions is that only in the event that a terrorist is identified with certainty is soldiers allowed to fire at him.
Regarding the United States, the prime minister said: "We have agreements and sometimes there are disagreements, but we act solely according to our operational considerations, and this happened time and time again during the war. Gazans are not allowed to return to the northern Gaza Strip, there is no other decision. Our mission is, first of all, to return our residents to the envelope in safety."
"Establish a security zone"
Minister Ofir Akunis said at the meeting that a broad consensus must be reached that the two-state principle no longer exists. This relates to the issue of the "day after" in the Gaza Strip.
According to Akunis: "We need to formulate basic principles on which there is very broad agreement for the 'day after.'" 1. No Palestinian state will be established and the two-state principle no longer exists. 2. The PA is not returning to the Gaza Strip. 3. Establishment of a security zone of 2-3 kilometers in the Gaza Strip, in its northern, southern and eastern boundaries."
"These principles, on which there is broad agreement, should be presented to the public and the discussion should continue to be held for the 'day after' on their basis."
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