Likud party members claimed that the security system ignores the defense minister, thus he does not effectively manage the ongoing operation.
"It is not possible to rescue all the hostages in military operations," Hagari added.
Hagari said, “it is wrong to grasp on to a date which we then later will not be able to stand by.”
Iran-backed Hezbollah last week launched the largest volleys of rockets and drones yet in the eight months it has been exchanging fire with the Israeli military, in parallel with the Gaza war.
Hagari announced that the strike was conducted after concrete intelligence showed that terrorists hiding in the school were planning an imminent attack.
Minister-without-portfolio Benny Gantz said earlier on Thursday in a speech that he intends to submit a proposal to establish a state inquiry committee to investigate what happened on October 7.
The discovery of hostages’ bodies in Gaza highlighted the ongoing, coordinated efforts of Major General Nitzan Alon and Israeli forces to locate remaining hostages.
IDF Spokesperson responds to Hamas' propaganda video showing Israeli-American hostage, promises relentless pursuit until hostages are released, expressing solidarity with families.
Critics of Israel often accuse the IDF of incidents when it is clear that the IDF was not in the area and could not have been involved.
Halevi's statements come amid a visit to the Nevatim air base in southern Israel, which was reportedly targeted and partially hit by Iran's attack.
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