The government approved an additional NIS 5 million from the Interior Ministry to strengthen resilience and emergency preparedness in the Gaza area communities.

Interior Minister Aryeh Deri said, "The communities of the Gaza area that are courageously and resolutely confronting the terror organizations in Gaza are entitled to help to strengthen security in their communities. We in the government salute the residents of the Envelope and do everything possible that they live in a calm routine and with full security."