The Israeli occupation forces' Galei Zahal radio reported the arrest of two Palestinians out of a group of eight who infiltrated the central command military base in occupied al-Quds. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Hillel Biton, a correspondent for the Israeli Channel 14, revealed that soldiers stationed at the base, located in the heart of the occupied territories, chose to hide inside the base instead of confronting the infiltrators.

Commenting on the event, Biton stated, "Central Command leader Avi Blot must explain why most soldiers at the base hid in rooms instead of acting as expected from military personnel and engaging directly."

Biton further questioned, "Why were Border Police (MAGAV) forces summoned to handle the situation instead of the soldiers resolving it themselves?" He described the incident as a significant warning sign, remarking, "October 7 is still with us," referencing the earlier unprecedented events that had shaken confidence in the Israeli occupation forces due to their cowardice and inadequate response.

Settlers flocking out of Palestine

A report by the Jerusalem Post, earlier in December, touched on the thousands of settlers leaving the occupied land since October 7, 2023, after the Hamas Resistance group carried out Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, highlighting the lack of security felt by Israeli settlers.

According to government statistics and immigration tallies released by destination countries such as Canada and Germany, as cited by the Jerusalem Post, thousands of Israelis have left the occupied land since October 7, 2023.

Statistics show concerns about a potential "brain drain" in sectors like medicine and technology, with migration experts suggesting that the number of people leaving "Israel" could exceed the number of immigrants to the occupied territories in 2024. This observation comes from Sergio DellaPergola, a statistician and professor emeritus at the Hebrew University in occupied al-Quds.

According to the Jerusalem Post, thousands of Israelis have chosen to bear the financial, emotional, and social costs of relocating since October 7 last year. Government statistics and families who spoke to The Associated Press in recent months reveal that many have emigrated to countries like Canada, Spain, and Australia.

The report adds that the Israeli settler population has speedily grown toward 10 million people, but by the end of 2024, the number of settlers leaving surpassed the ones coming in, further explaining that the numbers remain low even amid a potential ceasefire in Gaza and after the ceasefire with Lebanon.