Eshkol Council Head Condemns Israeli Security Cabinet's Gaza Peace Council Pilot Amid Hamas Threat

First reported by Ynet · 17 hours ago

What happened

Israel's Security Cabinet approved a pilot for a Gaza Peace Council to restore services outside Hamas control. Michal Oziah, head of the Eshkol Council, condemned the move, stating no progress should occur while Hamas remains armed. The Atid LaOtef movement echoed concerns, demanding security guarantees before reconstruction efforts.

• 01Israeli Security Cabinet approved a pilot Peace Council in Gaza to restore services outside Hamas control.
• 02Eshkol Council head Michal Oziah condemned the decision, citing security concerns after October 7 attacks.
• 03Oziah stressed no progress should be made while Hamas remains armed and operational.
• 04Atid LaOtef movement demanded government clarify if Gaza border communities will be safer.
• 05Both called for effective oversight to ensure Israel's security and prevent Hamas resurgence.
• 06They rejected talks of 'the day after' without removing the ongoing Hamas threat.

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