Following public criticism from coalition members Bezalel Smotrich and Michal Strock, a political source clarified Monday that Israel will not withdraw from its current line in the Gaza Strip and will continue to thwart any threat to its citizens and soldiers, according to Amit Segal (N12).
The Zioneer reported earlier Monday that a political source stated Israel would not withdraw from the current line in Gaza. This latest report, from Amit Segal (N12), adds that the clarification came after public criticism from coalition members Bezalel Smotrich and Michal Strock. The statement reaffirms Israel's position on maintaining its military presence in the Gaza Strip, consistent with previous statements by Defense Minister Israel Katz in June that Israel would not withdraw from security zones.
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