The IDF Chief of Staff in Rafah: “The IDF is deployed along a secure border — the yellow line — in control of the gates to the Strip and systematically clearing the area of terrorist infrastructure.
We are prepared to move from defense to offense. Any violation will be met with a response that will strip away enemy capabilities. We have recently eliminated many terrorists, including senior figures from the terror organizations.
We are not giving up on the war’s objective — the complete demilitarization of the Gaza Strip and the disarmament of Hamas. We are acting in accordance with the directives of the political leadership, while maintaining decisive military plans and readiness to operate offensively as needed. We will continue to strengthen the defense of the communities of the western Negev.
The achievements in all combat arenas are the result of brave fighting and the heroism of IDF soldiers over the past two years. You, the fighters and commanders, deserve every appreciation.
