Gallant to US envoy Hochstein: Move to ‘Phase C’ in Gaza war will affect all fronts

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tells US special envoy Amos Hochstein that moving to “Phase C” in the Gaza war will affect all fronts, according to a readout from his office.

Phase 3 refers to low-intensity conflict as the military works to root out the remaining pockets of Hamas in Gaza, while the political echelon works to find an alternative to the terror group as ruler of the Strip.

Gallant met Hochstein during his ongoing visit to Washington DC.

The Defense Ministry says the pair discussed “the actions required to achieve a framework that enables the safe return of Israeli communities to their homes in the north.”

Gallant tells Hochstein that “the transition to ‘Phase C’ in the war in Gaza will impact developments on all fronts, and that Israel is preparing for every scenario both militarily and diplomatically,” his office adds.