The security cabinet approved the Board of Peace for Gaza (BOP) on Sunday, Channel 12 reports. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir voted against as a minority opinion, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supported the decision.
The security cabinet approved the Board of Peace for Gaza (BOP) on Sunday, Channel 12 reports. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir voted against as a minority opinion, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supported the decision. The approval followed the cabinet's discussion earlier in the day, as The Zioneer reported at 12:26 Jerusalem.
At 12:26 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the political-security cabinet was expected to discuss granting special status to the BOP, including rights and immunities for its personnel. At the same time, it was reported that BOP Director General Nikolai Mladenov and Trump envoy Arie Lightstone had recently updated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on progress in Cairo talks. The initial reports noted that the proposal's content had not been disclosed. Later, at 14:11 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the proposal included a pilot project for temporary housing for Gaza residents in the Rafah area, a key component of the US-led reconstruction effort.
The BOP is a US-led body overseeing Gaza's reconstruction. As The Zioneer reported earlier on Sunday, the temporary housing project was part of the broader plan discussed by the cabinet. The approval marks a significant step in Israel's formal engagement with the BOP initiative.
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