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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, January 21, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Gallant to families of hostages: IDF activity in Khan Younis is helping advance war goals
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (center) meets with the families of hostages at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, January 7, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with the families of the Hamas hostages, telling them that there are positive signs the IDF is moving toward accomplishing the goals of the war.
“The operation in Khan Younis is in full swing. There are initial signs that reaching the most sensitive places for Hamas is advancing us toward accomplishing the two primary goals of the war,” he tells them, according to a statement from his office, referring to both the return of the hostages and the toppling of Hamas.
Gallant meets weekly with the families of the hostages, providing them with operational updates.
