Israeli cabinet approves entry of fuel into Gaza after 6.5 hour debate
The Israeli cabinet approved the entry of 60,000 liters (almost 16,000 gallons) of fuel per day into Gaza after a meeting that lasted six-and-a-half hours and saw intense discussion.
Israeli government ministers Bezalel Smotrich, Itamar Ben Gvir and Miri Regev voted against the proposal, while National Unity Knesset Member Gideon Sa'ar abstained.
Minister of Energy, Israel Katz, had proposed a resolution that would only allow the entry of fuel if the hostages were released. While that proposal was not accepted at this meeting, the cabinet reportedly agreed that any future fuel deal would be conditioned on releasing captives.
The decision to allow fuel deliveries into Gaza via UN organizations came at the request of the U.S. Biden administration, which said the fuel is necessary for the water treatment plants.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated in a press conference Saturday, that Israel adopted the move to ensure continued support from the U.S. in its ground campaign in Gaza
The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
