Gallant says rescue of IDF soldier ‘proof of our ability’ to reach hostages in Gaza

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

File - Defense Minister Yoav Gallant addresses the Israeli press from Tel Aviv's IDF headquarters, October 26, 2023. (Elad Malka/Defense Ministry)
File - Defense Minister Yoav Gallant addresses the Israeli press from Tel Aviv's IDF headquarters, October 26, 2023. (Elad Malka/Defense Ministry)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says the overnight operation in the Gaza Strip to rescue Pvt. Ori Megidish “is proof” that Israel can rescue the hostages held by Hamas and other terror groups.

“This is further proof of our ability to reach the hostages, the importance of the ground operation, and above all our commitment to each and every one of the hostages,” Gallant says.

He says the ongoing ground operation is “not easy.”

“The enemy is resisting, but the IDF forces operate with precision and determination, with cooperation between ground and air forces, and quality intelligence,” Gallant continues.

“This machine is unstoppable, and I am convinced that they will be able to accomplish their tasks,” he says. “This will not be a short or easy war, but we are determined to win for those who paid with their lives.”

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