After Biden critique, IDF spokesman says Israel knows ‘how to explain how we operate’

IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says Israel will be able to explain to the US its operations in the Gaza Strip, and that the military continues to operate in a way where it can distinguish Hamas operatives from civilians.

“We maintain close relations with the United States. We conduct near-daily conversations with the commander of US Central Command, as well as with the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff,” Hagari says in response to a question regarding remarks by US President Joe Biden, who said Israel is losing global support due to its “indiscriminate bombing” in Gaza.

Hagari says it is “always right to show them and explain the facts,” when incidents that cause concern occur.

“We know how to explain exactly how we operate, in a precise and intelligence-based manner. We operate to maintain the security of our forces, but we know how to act against the centers of gravity of Hamas,” Hagari says.

“We operate in such a manner that does our best to separate the civilians who are not involved in terror from the terror,” he continues. “The IDF has been doing this since the beginning of the fighting and certainly now in the last days. We will know how to show and present it, certainly to our ally,” Hagari adds.