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New bill: Full sovereignty to be imposed over Jordan Valley next October 7 Israel National News
According to the bill, introduced by MK Dan Illouz, the imposition of sovereignty will come into effect on October 7th, 2024, a year after the massacre. ‘A true victory will be possible only when the enemy feels that October 7th was a mistake.’
Apr 7, 2024, 5:50 PM (GMT+3) –
Member of Knesset Dan Illouz has introduced a bill together with a group of right-wing members of Knesset calling for the imposition of full sovereignty over all Jordan Valley territories.
According to the bill, the imposition of sovereignty will come into effect on October 7th, 2024, a year after the massacre. According to those behind it, the move will represent a victory and link the imposition of sovereignty to this fateful date.
“A true victory will be possible only when the enemy feels that October 7th was a mistake, turning it into a day of mourning for them. To achieve this, we must take two central steps – crush terrorism and deepen our roots in our land,” Chairman of the Jordan Valley Sovereignty Caucus, MK Dan Illouz, stated.
“Our brave soldiers are destroying the terrorists with courage on the battlefield every day, defeating Hamas and dismantling its capabilities. Now, we must complete the task by deepening our roots in our land and imposing sovereignty over wide areas of the country. This will make it clear to any enemy seeking to expel us from our land that the outcome of such a terrible action will be both the end of its existence and will result in the deepening of our roots in our land,” he added.
MK Illouz initiated the move together with the Sovereignty Movement, stating: “Israel is under attack not only from the north and south but also faces an existential threat from the eastern border. The majority of the weapons transferred to the Palestinian Authority pass through the Jordan Valley. Iran is working to undermine Jordanian rule and to take control of the eastern Jordanian border to attack Israel from point-blank range. Additionally, imposing sovereignty over the Jordan Valley will close the option for establishing a Palestinian state. The State of Israel must return to proactive measures and not be dragged into responding to our enemies’ attacks. Imposing sovereignty over the Jordan Valley will be a deterrent step and also a step towards the desired victory.”
Developing: IDF Withdraws Most Ground Troops from Southern Gaza By Margaret Flavin
Apr. 7, 2024 9:40 am – On Sunday, the Israeli military said it has reduced its ground troops in the southern Gaza Strip following the conclusion of its months-long operation in the city of Khan Younis.
In the statement, the IDF said it was pulling its 98th commando division “to recuperate and prepare for future operations.”
NBC News reports, “The Nahal brigade and the 162nd division remain in Gaza, which the IDF describes as ‘a significant force’ that will continue to ‘operate in the Gaza Strip, and will preserve the IDF’s freedom of action and its ability to conduct precise intelligence based operations.’”
The Nahal Brigade is focused on securing the “Netzarim Corridor,” which crosses Gaza from the Be’eri area in southern Israel to the Strip’s coast.
The corridor enables the IDF to carry out raids in northern and central Gaza, prevents Palestinians from returning to the northern part of the Strip, and allows humanitarian organizations to deliver aid directly to northern Gaza.
Hours after the withdrawal, five rockets were fired from the Khan Younis area at communities near the Gaza border.
According to the IDF, some of the rockets were intercepted by the Iron Dome air defense system. There were no reports of injuries or damage.
Tension Peaks! Iran Officially Deploys Near Israeli Border! US Massive Convoy Heading to Israel! [8:24] Yair Pinto | Pinto News
Apr 6, 2024 – In the Middle East, the attacks initiated by Hamas against Israel have escalated into a large-scale war. Iran’s proxy groups have also joined this conflict, sending kamikaze drones to a military base in Syria. This development indicates Iran’s shipments to military bases near Israel. In response, the United States has sent a significant military convoy to Syria. Following Iran’s attack on Syria, it is expected that the U.S. will retaliate. Iran is planning a major attack on Israel, increasing tensions in the region. Israel and the U.S. are on high alert against a possible attack. The U.S. is preparing for potential retaliations from Iran and reinforcing its military bases in the region.
Israel’s Innovative Solution BYPASSING the Houthi Red Sea Naval Blockade [11:23] Yair Pinto
Apr 6, 2024 – Join Yair Pinto as he travels to Israel’s southernmost city Eilat to report on the fallout of Houthi terrorism on the Red Sea. Hear how Yemen’s Houthi Rebels have caused unprecedented global economic crisis and how an Israeli startup is connecting logistics companies to move goods via land.
Smotrich freezes purchase of fighter squadrons from the US JNS
The decision puts on hold deals worth a combined $9.5 billion to procure a squadron of F-15 fighter jets and a squadron of F-35 fighter jets.
April 4, 2024 – Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has informed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his intention to freeze the planned purchase of two fighter squadrons until the government agrees to establish a public committee that will advise on the distribution of the increased defense budget, Israel’s Globes business daily reported this week.
The decision puts on hold two deals worth a combined NIS 35 billion ($9.5 billion) to procure a squadron of F-15 fighter jets and a squadron of F-35 fighter jets from the United States.
“In a joint agreement that I spearheaded with the ministries of finance and defense regarding the amended 2024 budget, it was agreed to appoint a public committee for this purpose, which would submit its recommendations within about two months,” said Smotrich.
He claimed that since the agreement was signed earlier this year, “The Ministry of Defense has prevented the establishment of the committee while seeking to create facts on the ground that require huge budgets, including through these aircraft purchase deals.”
Smotrich’s proposed committee would include representatives of the Finance Ministry, the defense establishment, former senior officials from both sides as well as external experts. However, an agreement on the panel’s composition has yet to be reached.
The missive slammed the defense ministry’s “expectation to receive a blank check for huge amounts which have massive consequences for the economy and the quality of life of Israeli citizens, without any critical thinking, brainstorming, professional, public and government discussion.”
“Approving a deal of this magnitude without the consent of the Ministry of Finance is unprecedented, and I have no intention of approving it,” concluded Smotrich.
[Ed.: The US government is just one more enemy of Israel. They need to be treated as such.]
