Katz Announces New Decision on the Southern Occupied Territories

According to the English section of webangah news Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Al-Nashra, Israel Katz, ⁢Israel’s Minister​ of defense, has agreed with the military’s ⁣recommendation not to renew the state of emergency on the⁤ southern⁢ front of the occupied territories.This status had ‍granted⁤ extensive powers to military authorities in that area.

this decision marks an ‍end to the‌ state of ⁤emergency in southern Israel for the first time as Operation Al-Aqsa Storm began on October 7, 2023.

Katz stated he decided⁤ to ​lift this emergency status⁣ starting tomorrow,following recommendations from‌ the army since October 7,2023.

Katz claimed⁢ that this decision reflects improved security conditions in southern Israel due to strong operations against Hamas over‌ the past two ⁤years. He emphasized that Israel⁢ remains committed to achieving all it’s specified war objectives, primarily dismantling⁣ Hamas’s military capabilities and disarming Gaza. The current phase requires balancing military caution with political efforts to ensure lasting stability in ‍southern security conditions.