Israel's Offensive Phase: Gaza's Future Hangs in the Balance
Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is transitioning to a "full offense" against the Gaza Strip, vowing that Gaza will never return to its previous state. Gallant stated that Hamas will regret their actions and that Israel will eliminate anyone who seeks to harm its citizens. An Egyptian official revealed that Israel has informed Egypt of its preparations for a months-long ground campaign in Gaza, indicating a desire to deal a decisive blow to Hamas before considering a ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told US President Joe Biden that Israel has no choice but to launch a ground operation to restore deterrence. The IDF's top spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, emphasized the priority of eliminating senior Hamas officials and stated that troops are actively searching for terrorists in southern Israel.
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