IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told the families of those held in Gaza that the hostages are on his mind amid the expanded operation in Gaza City, Channel 12 reports.
“The operation will be conducted by me, with responsibility for the troops and the hostages,” Zamir told the families, according to Channel 12.
“I believe in the operational plan. The people of Israel should know that I state, and will continue to state, my professional opinion. The hostages are on my mind. I am acting in the most responsible way possible,” Zamir reportedly said.
The outlet does not say when Zamir had the conversation with the families, or who was present.
Zamir is opposed to the government’s plan to conquer Gaza City and has urged the government to accept the deal to reach a ceasefire that will see the hostages released.
While he will carry out the orders to capture Gaza City, Zamir has reportedly warned the government to prepare for the consequences.
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