Smotrich demands revote on Gaza reconstruction plan that he backed

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Missions Minister Orit Strock have called for a revote on the Gaza reconstruction plan backed by the government's Board of Peace (BoP), claiming that the original decision was made based on incomplete and misleading information. Despite Smotrich's initial vote in favor of the cabinet resolution, and Strock's opposition, the cabinet recently approved the launch of the BoP's pilot phase and the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) into Gaza.

The ministers argue that the summary presented to ministers before the vote omitted critical consequences, preventing them from making an informed decision. They urge the government to reconsider the proposal with the full legal and operational implications in mind. The letter highlights several provisions that could impact national security, financial enforcement, and the operational flexibility of Israel's banking system and Tax Authority.

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