IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the Gaza Strip earlier today, surveying Gaza City and reviewing operational plans with commanders from the 162nd Division and multiple brigades as the IDF prepares to advance its offensive in the city.
Speaking to troops in the field, Zamir said, “We have entered the second phase of Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ to fulfill the objectives of the war. Returning our hostages is both a moral and national mission. We will continue striking Hamas’s centers of gravity until it is defeated.”
“We are creating a sense of being hunted for [Hamas] everywhere,” Zamir said.
He also praised soldiers and commanders for their courage and dedication in challenging conditions, emphasizing that the IDF is deepening its operations in Gaza to maximize impact on Hamas.
Zamir added that IDF forces on the ground “face some of the greatest challenges in Israel’s history.”
The visit included briefings on operational developments and the mobilization of reservists to support ongoing operations.
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