"This is a critical stage": How Israel should act now in the Gaza Strip

In the program "Israel Morning" on Channel 14, Col. (res.) Yoni Ben Menachem called for the military and civilian conquest of Gaza, and for the complete disarmament of the Strip, including the surrender of weapons and ammunition. He demanded a change in the rules of engagement and the elimination of anyone bearing arms. In case of failure of the agreement, he proposed expanding the operation to Judea and Samaria.

In the program "Israel Morning" on Channel 14, Col. (res.) Yoni Ben Menachem addressed the situation in the Gaza Strip and presented his firm position regarding the management of the campaign. He emphasized that Gaza must be conquered militarily and civilianly, but noted that this is not currently the case. He described the current stage as "critical, dangerous." Ben Menachem detailed the tasks facing Israel, foremost among them the disarmament of the Gaza Strip, including the surrender of weapons, ammunition, RPGs, anti-tank missiles, and rockets. He called for a change in the rules of engagement, saying that anyone bearing arms in Gaza is an enemy and may be eliminated. In case of failure of the agreement, he proposed expanding the operation and disarming Hamas in all areas C and B in Judea and Samaria, and demanding that the Palestinian Authority act similarly in areas A. He concluded that Israel must intensify the war against Hamas terrorism.