Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says Israel’s focus has moved to the northern front as a “new phase” of the war is beginning.
“The center of gravity is moving north. We are diverting forces, resources, and energy toward the north,” Gallant says to Israeli Air Force personnel at the Ramat David Airbase, in remarks published by his office.
Earlier today, the IDF’s 98th Division was deployed to northern Israel, after fighting for months in the Gaza Strip.
“I believe that we are at the onset of a new phase in this war, and we need to adapt,” Gallant says. “We will need consistency over time, this war requires great courage, determination, and perseverance.”
He says that Israel’s war goals in the north are “clear and simple: to return the residents of the towns in the north to their homes safely.”
“We have not forgotten the hostages and we have not forgotten our tasks in the south. This is our duty and we are performing it at the same time,” Gallant adds.
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