As Israel faces growing odds of direct conflict with Iran, Israeli and American officials have coordinated defense capabilities in recent days.
Gallant said that the increase in aid would come as part of five new initiatives.
Any failing government, any struggling authority, looks to find something to unite the people, to keep the proletariat’s support that enables them to stay in power.
IDF arrests terror suspects in West Bank raid • destroys Hamas rocket launchers
As reports emerge of the IDF's withdrawal from Khan Yunis to prepare for a Rafah operation, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tours the IDF's Southern Command, saying that IDF preparing for next stage.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's irrational focus on Gaza over larger existential threats is leading the nation toward destruction.
The United States is also on high alert and preparing for a possible attack by Iran targeting Israeli or American assets in the region.
Former IDF official Itzhak Brik criticized the government and military preparedness in the wake of the recent strike in Damascus, noting that the army will not be able to fight on multiple fronts.
Former IDF intelligence analysis chief Itai Brun, who had the role from 2011-2015, has replaced Saar on an emergency and temporary basis
The minister said Israel was preparing for various scenarios and threats against near and distant enemies.