“The hardships you endured were severe, and yet you radiate strength and resilience that deserves deep respect,” said Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
Hamas
An overwhelming majority of respondents oppose the terrorist group’s disarmament as a precondition for ending the war.
‘It’s just a question of whether we have the guts and the determination to ensure that these butchers receive the maximum punishment,” said IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch.
In the words of Winston Churchill: “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”
Israel’s war cabinet has decided on a policy shift: No more withdrawals – not even for hostages.
A strategic shift will squeeze Hamas, and hopefully, lead to the return of hostages and end of the terror group.
Government officials say the plan includes “occupation” of parts of Gaza, and a new approach to humanitarian aid.
Hamas has looted at least 60% of the aid that Israel allowed to enter Gaza, the Shin Bet revealed last year.
“A whole worldview led the chief of the Shin Bet to interpret accumulating signs of the gathering storm exactly backwards.”
“We know Eitan is alive, and we expect to see him soon. But we are still at war with an enemy who wants to destroy us.”
