Gallant said the IDF is acting in Rafah to finish off Hamas's battalions, find the hostages, and kill Hamas leadership. But as long as Hamas tries to come back, he warned the IDF may need to return.
The defense minister asked that the weapon be designed to fight effectively against terrorist organizations according to combat scenarios in ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip.
IDF pushes forward in Jabalya • Ex-Mossad chief slams Biden • Blinken tells Gallant US doesn't support Rafah op.
The IDF said that 100,000-150,000 Palestinian civilians would need to be evacuated from Jabalia for a large renewed operation there.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and security chiefs reportedly argued over discussions held about the course of the war, including questions of the day after in Gaza.
Smotrich blocked the purchase of more jet fighters from Lockheed-Martin and Boeing, citing concerns this was not the wisest way to improve defense capabilities.
The acquisition of the squadrons is critical to maintaining the superiority of the IDF in the region and against the arms race of both Iran and Hezbollah in the north.
Hamas’s decision to put a new proposal on the table Monday night was intended to halt the IDF’s entry into Rafah, Netanyahu said, adding that, this “did not happen.”
Parents of combat soldiers issued a letter stating their concern for IDF ground operations in Rafah, referring to dangerous traps and preparation Hamas has made.
Now that Gaza is bringing in over 500 trucks of aid per day from around four land crossings, according to Israeli officials, the island will not replace but complement the land aid efforts.
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