Politics & Diplomacy
Israeli security chief readies Erez crossing as politicians deny plan.
Image credit: Maan Wire (EN)
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Channel 12 reported a contradiction between Israeli political and security levels over the Erez crossing, the Ma'an news agency reported. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denied any intention to open the crossing and insisted that no reconstruction would begin before Hamas disarms, according to the report.
A senior Israeli security official contradicted the political position, confirming operational readiness to open the Erez crossing on September 1 based on prior directives. The gap between the two positions reflects broader tensions within Israel's decision-making apparatus over post-war policy in Gaza.
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