"We will take territory, eliminate terrorist operatives and destroy infrastructure until Hamas is completely defeated” if it continues to refuse a deal, said the Israeli defense minister.
(March 25, 2025 / JNS) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has approved the Israel Defense Forces’ operational plans to continue military actions against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
During a visit to the Gaza Division on Tuesday, Katz met with senior military officials, including Deputy IDF Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai, Southern Command chief Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor, Gaza Division commander Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram and 252nd Division commander Brig. Gen. Yehuda Vach.
“Our main goal is to bring the hostages home,” Katz stated. “If Hamas continues to refuse a deal, it will pay an increasingly heavy price. We will take territory, eliminate terrorist operatives and destroy infrastructure until Hamas is completely defeated.”