Israel puts itself at the service of war. Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuon this wednesday emergency government next to you Beny GantzThe opposition leader, former Minister of Defense and former Chief of General Staff is about to oppose the war with Palestinian militias in Gaza. The conflict, which broke out after Hamas’ surprise attack on Saturday, has already reached more than 2,000 people. 2,000 dead between both sides and the Israeli Army moves at a certain speed record number of reservists -300,000- to launch the land invasion. A joint statement signed by Netanyahu and Gantz said: “They both agreed to form an emergency government and a war management cabinet.” The statement was included.
Additionally, the Israeli Ministry of Internal Affairs announced: Municipal elections postponed indefinitely It is planned to be held on October 31. The last election in Israel was postponed during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. The similarities between the two conflicts are increasing. But in this case, especially in Israel, the death toll is unprecedented. 1,200 people They fell victim to attacks by Islamist militias. Netanyahu and Gantz met at Army headquarters in Tel Aviv on Saturday to “finalize details” on how emergency management would work, following other similar meetings since the start of the war.
They are already in Gaza 950 dead under constant Israeli bombardment. Thousands of injured people, approximately 5,000, are being treated in medical centers in Gaza. Gaza authorities claimed that the region was facing a danger. humanitarian disaster with the power plant shutting down completely due to fuel exhaustion. Many warn that the lane is going right “complete collapse“Israel’s continuous bombing does not stop the Palestinian militias, and they continue the attacks. rockets Towards the land of Israel. One of them hit Ashkelon hospital, where no victims were reported. It is also reported that new clashes are still taking place between the Israeli Army and infiltrated militias in the south of the country.
Union of political rivals
The gesture of Gantz and the current leader of the opposition, Yair LapidThe bill, which will be included in the new administration, has been in the works since the beginning of Hamas’ surprise attack. Gantz was Netanyahu’s government partner in the past, but fights The centrist leader’s move to the anti-Netanyahu camp and his removal from power in June 2021 brought down the coalition government that both had agreed upon in December 2020. Gantz remained in power after the last elections in November last year. IT anti-Netanyahu camp and refused to join the governing coalition.
In the middle of the controversy judicial reform Guided by Netanyahu’s far-right government, Gantz has established himself as the political figure with the most popular support in almost all polls. This Tuesday, Netanyahu enlisted the support of his coalition partners, the far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties, to integrate Gantz into this national emergency government. According to Israeli media, Gantz had made a request. war cabinet There are a small number of ministers with decision-making authority, but Netanyahu insists he has the final say.
armed population
Beyond the constant bombings in the strip, violence has spread to all areas. In the village south of Nablus QusraA group of Israeli settlers launched a large-scale attack in which they allegedly launched live ammunition against Palestinians alongside soldiers. Now, three Palestinians Despite the statement from sources in the town, he lost his life and six people were injured. Al Jazeera He said the army did not allow ambulances to reach the injured. Also, the Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir‘Operation Guardian of the Walls 2’ has begun. “Every resident of Sderot [una de las localidades más afectadas por las incursiones de Hamás] can carry weapons” he declared.
on this tuesday Controversial far-right politician announced Distribution of 10,000 firearms For the safety of civilians in border areas. In addition, rifles, helmets and bulletproof vests will also reach civilian security teams in cities close to the borders and settlements in the West Bank. Added to this arming of the civilian population is the largest call for reserve forces in history. Much more than the division that prevailed in the country a few weeks ago over the Netanyahu government’s issue of judicial reform. 300,000 spares They answered the call and were distributed throughout the region. on the border LoopThere are already around 100,000 people preparing to enter Palestinian territory, with everything, via the feared ground assault. “I’m going to Gaza tomorrow. I hope I can enter “There is only one good side to the story,” a young man from Jerusalem argued this Tuesday. Military sources assure that the ground offensive will continue It may arrive within the next 48 hoursbut there is no official confirmation yet.