IDF will continue its mission to disarm Hamas, military chief Zamir tells soldiers in Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of the General Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir reaffirmed the military's commitment to disarming Hamas during a visit to the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the strengthening of operational control and the erosion of Hamas's capabilities. Zamir stated that the IDF will persist until the goal of disarming Hamas is achieved, asserting readiness for renewed combat to ensure Israel's security.

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The IDF is strengthening operational control on the ground and continues to erode Hamas's power. We will continue to act until we achieve the goal of disarming Hamas - this is a goal we are not giving up on.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that Israel currently controls 60% of Gaza's territory and anticipates this figure to rise to 70% soon. He described the strategy as "squeezing Hamas from all sides," preventing rearmament, and eliminating senior commanders. Zamir also indicated approval of new plans for strikes against Hezbollah and dismantling terror organizations in the West Bank, with a further situation assessment on Iran planned for later that day.

Zamir addressed a recent terror attack in which one person was killed and five were wounded, offering condolences and vowing to clamp down on those threatening Israeli residents. He stressed the ongoing effort to eradicate terrorism across all sectors and bolster the defense of communities and citizens.

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In the Gaza Strip, we are squeezing Hamas from all sides. We are not allowing them to rearm or harm us, and we are also eliminating their senior commanders.

The IDF's operations in Gaza are framed within a "multi-faceted reality," with a focus on thwarting emerging threats and disrupting terrorist organizations. The "Yellow Line" is mentioned as a mechanism providing security control and the ability to launch offensive actions against any attempts by Hamas to regain strength or violate agreements.

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I send my condolences to the family of the deceased and wish a full recovery to the injured. We will reach out to everyone and clamp down on anyone who threatens the security of our residents.