Yoav Gallant, the former Defense Minister, publicly expressed his support for the decision to resume military operations in the Gaza Strip after the Israel Air Force (IAF) carried out a series of unexpected airstrikes on Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants during the night.
In his statement, Gallant emphasized that he “strengthens the hands of IDF soldiers and security forces personnel in” the ongoing operation. He remarked, “Resuming the strikes in Gaza is the right move to create the conditions for the return of the hostages.”
He continued, noting, “Throughout the war, I emphasized that Hamas only understands force and that military pressure is what will bring about change – this is what brought Hamas to the negotiating table and the return of the hostages in deals, this is what led to its elimination as a military organization.”
Gallant also made it clear, “However, it is imperative to remember that the most urgent thing is to return the hostages alive, and we will achieve this goal only through complex political decisions.”
He concluded by stating, “The military operation should focus on creating the conditions for the return of the hostages, the decisions should be made in light of operational considerations – without politics.”
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