The Israel Defense Forces has entered a new phase in the war against Hamas, focused on securing operational control of Gaza City, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir confirmed on Monday.
“In accordance with the Security Cabinet’s decision, we are at the beginning of a new stage of the combat in Gaza. We will develop the best method, in line with the defined objectives, while maintaining the professionalism and principles that guide our operations,” said Zamir during a situational assessment with the General Staff to evaluate the military’s preparedness.
“We will do so with the readiness of the troops and weaponry, with the hostages at the forefront of our minds—we will do everything to protect their lives and bring them back home,” he continued. The Israeli Security Cabinet voted overnight Thursday by “decisive majority” to approve Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to expand the war effort. (Read More)
