Standby Squads
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IDF to Reduce Reserve Forces in Gaza Border Communities After Elections
The IDF plans to reduce reserve forces in Gaza border communities following the upcoming October elections, leaving defense beyond 4 kilometers largely to local standby squads.
Contrary to the Attorney General's position: Itamar Ben Gvir will be able to participate in an appreciation event for police volunteers
The Deputy President of the Supreme Court and Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, rejected the petition that sought to prevent the Minister of National Security from participating in the event.
Baharav-Miara Opposes Ben Gvir's Participation in Standby Squads Conference
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara opposes National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's participation in a standby squads conference scheduled for Monday, citing concerns that his presence would constitute election propaganda. According to the minister's associates, new guidelines prohibit him from even attending to deliver greetings.
Gaza envelope authority heads are furious: "No to the reduction of forces" | First publication
"The lessons of October 7 are not learned through statements - but by maintaining the first line of defense of the Gaza envelope communities," they said. According to them, the move directly harms the security of the residents and stands in contradiction to the commitment given that until the end of the year, no reduction in the defense forces in the Gaza envelope communities would be carried out.