IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi released a video statement in Hebrew in which he discussed the IDF's activities and the state of the war in Gaza.
"One hundred and sixty-three days to the war. We are fighting a just, multi-arena, and complex war, with many achievements, which continue to expand. We still have a long way to go until the goals of the war are achieved. IDF forces are fighting in all arenas - in Gaza, in the center and the north, in arenas near and far - non-stop," Halevi opened.
Regarding Ramadan, he stated: "This week the month of Ramadan began, and we are more alert, stronger, and are prepared - everywhere, all the time, non-stop. Every development in one arena affects the other arenas of war. We operate first and foremost to maintain security, thwart and prevent terrorist attacks, alongside the desire to enable Ramadan."
Turning to the war in Gaza he announced: "In the Gaza Strip, we are surprising the enemy, initiating and further deepening the military achievements.
"In the northern Gaza Strip - we are returning and initiating operational raids in areas where we previously operated, using new intelligence and different methods - expanding the damage to Hamas, killing operatives, and destroying infrastructure in a targeted and high-quality manner. READ MORE