From Meeting security chiefs, Gallant says IDF ‘ready for immediate renewal of fighting’
In this handout photo, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (2nd left) meets with IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi (right), Mossad chief David Barnea (left) and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar (2nd right) on November 29, 2023. (Ariel Hermoni/ Defense Ministry/ File)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant holds a “special situational assessment” with the heads of the military, Mossad and Shin Bet about the efforts to return Israelis held hostage by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, his office says.
“We are making every effort to return the hostages and to fully complete the current process for returning all the abducted woman and children in Gaza,” Gallant says in a statement.
He adds: “IDF forces in the air, sea and ground are ready for an immediate renewal of the fighting.”
