“If we do not see progress in the return of the hostages, we will expand our operations into an even more intense and significant phase until we reach a decisive outcome,” Zamir said during a visit to the Gaza Strip.
Zamir accused Hamas of bearing full responsibility for the war and for the worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza. “Hamas is responsible for starting this war, it is now cruelly holding the hostages, and it is responsible for the dire situation of the population in Gaza,” he said.
“Hamas is mistaken about our capabilities, our intentions, and our determination—just like [Hezbollah leader Hassan] Nasrallah and his command group.”
