After pressure from the kibbutz management and residents, it was decided to leave the full contingent of fighters on the kibbutz. A message to members stated: "We will continue to stand guard and demand full and genuine security."
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The army explained that it decided not to implement the move due to "operational considerations" and an assessment of the situation in the area. Last week, the army decided to reduce reserve forces in communities located up to four kilometers from the Gaza border, a decision that sparked strong opposition among residents.
After pressure from the kibbutz management and residents, it was decided to leave the full contingent of fighters on the kibbutz. A message to members stated: "We will continue to stand guard and demand full and genuine security."