Strock reveals: 'Netanyahu considered permitting prayer inside Gaza - then said no'

Minister Orit Strock reveals that Prime Minister Netanyahu considered permitting prayer inside Gaza before ultimately deciding against it. Strock stated that 20 rabbis had asked Netanyahu to allow prayer in Gaza, framing the effort as a return to parts of the Land of Israel that were abandoned, similar to actions taken in northern Samaria. The report lacks details on timing, location, and reasons for the decision.

Minister Orit Strock revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considered permitting prayer inside Gaza before ultimately deciding against it. Strock stated that 20 rabbis had approached Netanyahu with the request. She framed the initiative as a return to parts of the Land of Israel that were abandoned, drawing a parallel to similar actions taken in northern Samaria. The statement was reported by Arutz Sheva on August 21, 2026. The article does not provide additional context regarding the timing of the consideration, the specific location in Gaza, or the reasons behind Netanyahu's decision.