Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has said that the Israeli forces would soon reach the Rafah border and eliminate Hamas units in the border areas. In a statement late Thursday night, Gallant said that the ongoing operations have severely weakened the terror group\u2019s ability to wage war. He said that the firepower and force displayed by the Israeli army so far during the war has put huge pressure on Hamas, forcing it to agree to release hostages it held during the October 7 attack.<\/p>\n
The Israel Defense Minister, considered a hawk in Israel\u2019s cabinet, said that Hamas\u2019 Khan Younis Brigade had boasted that it would stand against the IDF, but it is falling apart. After completing the mission in Khan Younis, the IDF would reach Rafah and eliminate everyone there who is a terrorist and attacking Israel.<\/p>\n
Gallant had visited the IDF\u2019s 98th division command in Khan Younis on Wednesday and had addressed troops. Addressing troops, the defense minister said: \u201cIDF\u2019s operations in Khan Younis were \u201cprogressing with impressive results,\u201d and that it was \u201cmuch more difficult for Hamas.\u201d He said: \u201cThey (Hamas) don\u2019t have weapons, ammunition, ability to treat the wounded, they have 10,000 dead terrorists (throughout Gaza) and another 10,000 wounded who are not functioning.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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