North Plan Removed from Agenda as Politicians Clash Over Priorities

Moshe Davidovich calls the government's decision 'unfathomable' amid warnings of Hezbollah attack expansion.

North Plan Removed from Agenda as Politicians Clash Over Priorities — Moshe Davidovich, head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council, called the government's decision to remove the north rehabilitation plan from the agenda 'unfathomable,' arguing that 'the front line is not a bargaining chip.'[^1] His frustration echoes across northern communities, where residents feel abandoned as security threats mount. Israeli security services have warned of a possible expansion of Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel,[^2] and the IDF repelled a rocket attack on Karmiel hours ago.[^3] Against this backdrop, the government's delay in approving the north plan—which includes rehabilitation, protection, and tax benefits—has sparked outrage. Ofira Assayag, host of a program on Channel 12, delivered a harsh monologue on Saturday evening attacking the Netanyahu government for abandoning northern residents.[^4] Meanwhile, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the capture of the Beaufort ridge in southern Lebanon sent a 'clear deterrence signal' to militants.[^5] But Ynet's analysis notes a dilemma: staying in Beaufort could lead to a war of attrition, while withdrawal might allow Hezbollah to return.[^6] Walla and Jpost, in their coverage, emphasize the lack of a strategic plan, with a former commander warning that tactical success masks strategic helplessness.[^6] Ynet adds that the IDF's slow advance and neglect of the drone threat are critical shortcomings.[^6] On the domestic political front, Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats party, called on opposition leaders—including Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, and Gadi Eisenkot—to consider including Arab parties in a future coalition after the next elections.[^7] This proposal, reported by Vesti, signals a potential shift in opposition strategy, though its immediate impact remains uncertain. The government's priorities are further questioned by a report from TheMarker, which suggests that Finance Minister Smotrich prefers funding tax breaks for settlements over frontline communities. As the north burns, the political class seems locked in a different battle—one over coalition arithmetic and electoral promises, rather than the security