IDF Chief Says Gaza City Offensive Is Underway

“We are going to increase and enhance the strikes of our operation, and that is why we called you,” Zamir told recently mobilized Israeli reservists at the Nachshonim military base in central Israel. “We have already begun the ground operation in Gaza [City].”

Zamir also vowed that the war would continue until Hamas is totally defeated, comments he made despite reports that said he has been pushing for the Israeli government to agree to a temporary ceasefire deal that has already been approved by Hamas. “We will not stop the war until we defeat this enemy,” he said.