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IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said on Thursday Israel will hunt down Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahiya Sinwar, as well as the entire leadership of the terrorist group.
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Speaking from the Gaza Strip border in his first media appearance since hostilities began over the weekend, Herzi Halevi asserted that the military recognizes the gravity of the situation and he vowed that all those responsible for the terror organization's actions, specifically the brutal attack on the residents of southern Israel, will be decisively struck.
"The responsibility for Israel's security was placed on our shoulders and we failed," he said. "But now it's time to fight the war."
Halevi stated that the IDF, comprising exemplary soldiers and possessing robust capabilities, is resolute and will successfully execute its mission to fundamentally change Gaza. He also assured that the military will do everything within its power to bring home the Israeli hostages taken to Gaza. Southern Israel came under rocket attack soon after Halevi concluded his statements.
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Gaza Strip's Rafah comes under attack from Israeli strikes
(Photo: Said Khativ / AFP)
Israel's Home Front Command said there is a clear decrease in the number of rockets launched from Gaza in the past day. They noted that while Gaza terrorists still possess a significant arsenal, it seems apparent that they recognize the potential for a prolonged war and are trying to ration their munitions.