Israeli officials are reportedly discussing arming some civilians in Gaza to provide security protection for aid convoys.
Civil order has become increasingly strained in the Palestinian enclave, and last week dozens of people were killed in an incident during which crowds surrounded a convoy of aid trucks.
Israel Hayom, which reported the discussions among Israeli officials, said the armed civilians would not be linked to militant groups.
It’s unclear who they might be.
The newspaper added Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had postponed a decision on the issue, while his office declined to comment on the report.
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