“On your shoulders rests the mission to intensify the strike on Hamas and decisively defeat the Gaza City Brigade, in order to carry out the most important and noble task – the return of all hostages home and the dismantling of Hamas’s military and governing capabilities.”

The Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir, today assessed the situation in the Gaza Strip with the Commander of the Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaniv Asor, the Commander of Division 98, Brigadier General Guy Levy, and other commanders.

The Chief of Staff toured the 98th Division's attack in Gaza City and assessed the situation with the commanders in the field as the next phase of Operation 'Gideon's Chariots' began. ?

The Chief of Staff gave the forces emphasis on combat, drawing lessons, and emphasized the importance of the principle of securing our forces, controlling the pace of maneuver and fire, jointness, and methodical execution of missions.

From the Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir: "Yesterday we deepened the maneuver into the core of Gaza City, which is a vital area for Hamas. On your shoulders lies the mission to defeat the Gaza City Brigade. The maneuver in Gaza City is a significant step in order to fulfill the most important and ethical mission of returning all the hostages home and collapsing the military and governmental capabilities of the Hamas terrorist organization. The threat has changed, but we have also changed, we are coming more prepared. This is a move of decisive importance for the continuation of the war. "Division 98, you have been fighting in all sectors for almost two years now. The reserve and regular soldiers demonstrate extraordinary fighting spirit and courage. You are the example of the Israeli spirit - continue to be at the forefront and fight. I trust you very much."