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‘The right move’: Ex-defense minister Gallant backs resumption of Gaza fighting
Stav Levaton is a military reporter for The Times of Israel
Former defense minister Yoav Gallant, who was fired from his post last year, announces his support for the IDF’s renewed airstrikes across Gaza.
“The resumption of fire in Gaza is the right move to create the conditions necessary for the return of the hostages,” Gallant writes on X.
“Throughout the war, I have emphasized that Hamas only understands force,” he adds.
Gallant stresses that the most urgent objective is to bring back the hostages alive, saying, “The military operation must focus on creating the conditions for the hostages’ return, and decisions must be made based on operational considerations — free from politics.”
