Defense Minister Gallant vows that the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip will end once Israel has obtained its goals, despite apparent international pressure to wrap up the operation soon.
“The war will end when its goals are achieved. I take into consideration everything the US asks and says, and take seriously, along with all the members of the cabinet, what America is doing,” Gallant says in response to a question.
“We will find a way to help the Americans help us,” he adds.
Responding to another question on a potential new hostage deal with Hamas, Gallant says: “I believe that if we increase the military pressure, there will be offers for more hostage deals, and if there are offers, we will consider them.”
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