Israel’s Army Chief, Herzi Halevi, emphasized that the ongoing conflict in Gaza is driven by Israel’s determination to secure their right to live in safety. He reminded the world of the Hamas attack that triggered the war, vowing that Israel will never forget. Halevi made these remarks during a televised statement on Saturday, emphasizing the necessity of “increased military pressure” on Hamas to secure the release of hostages still held in the Gaza Strip.
Approaching the hundred-day mark since the war began, Halevi expressed concern for the hostages still in captivity, labeling the Hamas terrorists “cruel.” He assured that Israel is employing various covert means to rescue and return all of the hostages, determined to continue their operations in Gaza until that goal is achieved.
Halevi dismissed any notion of accepting a ceasefire that would not bring tangible results, emphasizing the need to apply sustained pressure on the enemy. He underlined that operating in enemy territory is crucial for victory and stressed the importance of not succumbing to extortion attempts.
On October 7, Palestinian militants captured around 250 individuals, with Israel reporting that 132 hostages remain in Gaza, including at least 25 who are believed to have been killed. While over 100 hostages were released during a week-long truce in November, the fate of the remaining captives remains uncertain.
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