… to ensure Hamas’ defeat
… the actions of the Israel Defense Forces
… “do not enable achieving the war objectives as defined by the government”
… The letter does not mention returning the hostages as a war goal
… “after encircling the area and the humanitarian evacuation, the IDF is not treating those who remain as the enemy”
… “thus endangering our soldiers”
… The MKs urged Katz to reconsider the war plans
… to order the forces there to destroy the sources of water, food and energy
… to kill anyone moving in the area who “doesn’t come out with a white flag”
… the IDF must take this course of action not only in the northern Strip
… The plan would force the complete evacuation of northern Gaza
… by labeling all remaining civilians as military targets
… blocking supplies such as food and medication from entering the area
… the IDF is forcing residents of northern Gaza to move south
… preventing them from taking personal possessions and even warm clothes