Title: Foreign Affairs and Security Committee Reveals Quotes from Secret Debate on Gaza Conflict
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The Foreign Affairs and Security Committee reconvened on Friday for the first time since the start of the war and the brutal massacres carried out by Hamas. In an exclusive report by “Olapan Shishi,” a series of quotes from the secret debate were revealed, shedding light on the discussions and criticisms raised among committee members.
During the debate, MK Karin Elharer (Yesh Atid) questioned Defense Minister Yoav Galant about the plan for the day after the war and the ground entry into Gaza. Specifically, she asked about the elimination of Hamas’ military branch and how they plan to deal with the political arm. Defense Minister Galant replied, “We are only in the first stage of crushing from the air and preparing for the maneuver. In the second stage, after we collapse the Hamas infrastructure, the fighting will continue at a lower intensity. Regarding the day after, we want international forces to take over the responsibility for the Strip.”
MK Gilad Karib (Labor) added to the discussion by suggesting that the government also wants to pursue an Oslo-like agreement. Meanwhile, MK Limor Son Har from Otzma Yehudit accused the committee of not taking their warnings seriously, stating, “Look what you have brought upon us. We were the only ones who woke up, and you all laughed at us. You can’t trust anyone anymore.”
MK Tali Gottlieb criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu’s handling of the situation, stating, “Netanyahu is my prime minister, but if he is as cowardly as he was afraid to tell the US president ‘no’ to his humanitarian request, then nothing will collapse.”
Another important issue discussed in the committee was the guarantee and supervision of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. MK Ze’ev Elkin inquired about preventing aid from falling into the hands of Hamas, to which Minister Galant responded, “We work together with the United States on supervision. We rely on them for planes and military equipment.”
The quotes from the secret discussion in the Foreign and Security Committee provide insight into the various concerns and deliberations surrounding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The revelations highlight the complexity and challenges faced by the Israeli government in formulating an effective strategy for post-war stability and aid distribution.
As the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee continues its discussions, it remains to be seen how these quotes will shape future decisions and actions taken by the Israeli government in addressing the conflict in Gaza.