“We are just at the beginning of the process. We are preparing to continue the implementation of the framework to release the hostages. The days ahead of us will be complicated, nothing is over until it’s over. We must be prepared for this. We don’t forget for a moment that Hamas is a brutal and merciless enemy,” Hagari said.
Noting the terrorist organizations’ psychological terrorism, he added, “More than ever, we must take care not to distribute unverified information. Thus, dear Hanna Katzir who returned home today, after terror organizations claimed that they had murdered her several days ago. You should rely only on official information.”
“In the Gaza Strip in the morning hours, IDF troops deployed along the lines of the operational pause in Gaza. The commanders were briefed and prepared the forces as to how to act during the time of the pause. The safety of our troops is of top priority. The safety of our soldiers takes precedence,” he continued.
“During the days of the pause, the IDF will continue the preparations for the next phases of the war. IDF troops are ready and prepared on all the fronts. Our policy is clear: we will act against every threat to the State of Israel,” stated Hagari.
“To date, we have notified the families of 392 fallen IDF soldiers, who died during the battles to protect Israel. We remember these brave heroes of Israel this Shabat evening. Because of them and the battle they led us in, we will win. Our hearts are with the bereaved families and we embrace them and are at their side,” he concluded.
