IDF Chief Vows Continued Gaza Operations Until Hamas Defeat

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir vowed that the military will not cease operations until Hamas is defeated, emphasizing ongoing and intensified efforts in Gaza City and across the Middle East against Hamas and its allies. Zamir highlighted that the IDF has already begun entering new areas in Gaza with determination and valor, calling up tens of thousands of reservists to support the offensive. He stressed that Hamas will have no place to hide, with strikes targeting both senior and junior figures continuously. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the conflict’s current phase as decisive, underscoring the importance of the Gaza City campaign as a critical front. Despite reported reservations about specific operations, Zamir reaffirmed the IDF’s commitment to achieving a decisive victory and expressed appreciation for the reservists’ exceptional mobilization and contributions. The statements reflect a unified leadership stance focused on a sustained, multi-arena campaign against Hamas and its regional proxies.