Eyal Zamir is the current IDF chief of staff and is a former director-general of the Defense Ministry.
The MKs added that so far, operational plans have been presented for the expansion of the war in Gaza, known as Operation Gideon’s Chariots.
Israeli officials expressed their joy at Alexander's return, but noted that returning the remaining 58 hostages from Hamas captivity was of the upmost priority.
They threatened ‘severe steps’ if no progress on the haredi IDF draft bill by Shavuot.
"We heard explosions, IDF tank treads, we heard Hebrew, we heard the IDF’s radio communications in Hebrew while we were underground," they said.
If the government once again asks the public to brace for a prolonged and intense campaign, it owes it a clear explanation of intent.
The cabinet also approved the entrance of humanitarian aid into Gaza and its future distribution by a civilian company.
Sources present at the discussion told N12 that Zamir "set a fact" and "left no room for political discussion."
Zamir's position is that the IDF cannot allow Palestinian civilians to starve, cannot be directly involved in distributing food aid, and cannot allow Hamas to control the food aid.
The purpose of the ceremony is to honor outstanding soldiers in the IDF.
A mass reservist call-up or a partial large call-up is possible in the near future as well.
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