At a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday evening, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant explained the IDF's progress in moving into the second phase of the ground invasion.
"In recent days we have moved to the second phase of the invasion," Gallant said. "The IDF forces remained on the western side but are also maneuvering to the east."
"Hamas is severely beaten. They lose headquarters, tunnels, and bunkers, their commanders are injured. Thousands of terrorists have been killed in recent weeks and days. We do not hesitate to take any action. Every day that passes, the places where Hamas terrorists hang out are decreasing. Those who are in the south of the Gaza Strip will also understand this soon."