Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir conducted a field visit to the Gaza Strip, meeting with battalion and brigade commanders to review ongoing operations and plans for the next stage. He praised the troops’ efforts over the past days.
Zamir said the operation has already severely damaged Hamas, leaving it without the capabilities it had before the campaign began. He described the current offensive as part of a long-term, multi-theater strategy aimed at weakening Hamas and the wider regional axis, including Iran.
He also praised Israeli soldiers and commanders, saying, "You have been fighting continuously for nearly two years, achieving unprecedented results that bring security to the residents of the Gaza periphery and all citizens of Israel. I am proud of you. The IDF has a moral obligation to bring the hostages home, both alive and fallen."
