On Saturday, Gantz met with Netanyahu and received an update on the security situation. The conversation touched on the possibility of forming an emergency government. After the meeting, Gantz called the State Camp faction to a meeting.
Gantz told Netanyahu that the government would have full support for any responsible and resolute security measure.
In addition, Gantz views positively the possibility of entering into an emergency government for the duration of the war, which will focus exclusively on security challenges, according to what the Israel Today newspaper reported.
The head of the opposition, Knesset member Yair Lapid, had previously stated that he was “ready for an emergency government,” following the Hamas operation in the settlements surrounding the Gaza Strip.
What happened on Saturday morning?
Hamas fired dozens of rockets from the Gaza Strip toward Israel, setting off air raid sirens across the country. The Israeli army announced that a number of Palestinian militants had infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip, and ordered residents along the border area to remain in their homes. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant approved a large-scale call-up of reserve soldiers according to the needs of the Israeli army. The minister declared a state of emergency within 80 kilometers of the Gaza Strip, allowing the Home Front Command to restrict gatherings. The Israeli Rescue Service announced that the attack launched by Hamas in southern Israel killed at least 300 people. Israeli army spokesman, Avichay Adraee: Hamas fired about 2,200 shells and missiles towards Israel, in addition to infiltration operations into some areas and towns. The Israeli army announced the launch of a military operation called “Iron Swords” against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
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2023-10-07 20:24:33
