Tamir Idan, head of the Sdot Negev Regional Council, said the planned reduction in community defense forces in the Gaza Envelope was canceled immediately after he contacted the Defense Minister's office, according to an N12 report. Idan added that the proposed cut suggested someone had confused the situation and thought Hamas had already surrendered. He called for the disarmament of Hamas as a condition for any negotiations.
Tamir Idan, head of the Sdot Negev Regional Council, confirmed this morning that the planned reduction in community defense forces in the Gaza Envelope has been canceled. Speaking to N12, Idan said he immediately contacted the Defense Minister's office upon learning of the proposed cut, and was informed that the cut was canceled with immediate effect.
The cancellation was announced earlier today by Defense Minister Israel Katz, as The Zioneer reported at 08:39 Jerusalem. Idan's remarks appear to confirm the reversal and reflect the council heads' ongoing pressure on the government to maintain full security provisions.
Idan added that the heads of the Gaza border communities stand united in demanding the disarmament of Hamas as a condition for any negotiations. He characterized the proposed cut as out of touch — 'someone apparently confused and thought Hamas had already surrendered and waved a white flag.'
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