A diplomatic source on Monday discussed the Security Cabinet meeting, which unanimously approved the IDF Chief of Staff's plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza and bring back the hostages.
The source emphasized that while the cabinet approved the possibility of distributing humanitarian aid, if the need arises, in a manner that will prevent Hamas from taking control of the aid and will destroy its governing capabilities, it was noted in the meeting that at this point, Gaza currently has enough food.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated during the meeting that the plan is good since it can achieve the two goals - defeating Hamas and returning the hostages. He clarified that the battle plan is different from the previous ones since Israel is transitioning from a method of raids to seizing territory and remaining in it.
Netanyahu also added that he continues to promote Trump's plan to allow for the voluntary emigration of Gazans, and that there are discussions on the matter with several countries.
During the meeting, an argument arose regarding the possibility of allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said during the meeting: "I don't understand why we have to give them aid. They have enough food there. We have to blow up Hamas's food caches." The Chief of Staff replied: "Those ideas endanger us."
Ben-Gvir replied to Zamir: "Mr. Chief of Staff, we have no legal obligation to supply them with food. The ones you're fighting have enough food."
At that point, Netanyahu interjected and told the Chief of Staff, "Sorry, every minister here can voice their position. You can say that you don't agree. If they say something that violates the law, the Attorney General's job is to clarify the law to them."
The Attorney General said, "I want to emphasize that we are bound by international law." The Cabinet Secretary added: "For the protocol, it must be said that no minister intends to violate international law."
As part of preparations for the operation, a large-scale mobilization of reservists is expected. The reservist forces will be divided into battalions that will join the fighting in the field and brigades that will replace regular units entering Gaza.