World

Army Chief: Israel Fights In Gaza For Right To Live In Safety

Israelis are fighting in Gaza for the right to live in safety and will never forget the Hamas attack that launched a war, the country’s army chief said on Saturday.

Herzi Halevi said, “We will not forget, and we will continue to remind even those who try to deny it”.

In a televised statement, Herzi Halevi added, “We are fighting for our right to live here in safety”.

According to Halevi, the only way to ensure the release of captives currently detained in the Gaza Strip is to apply increased military pressure on Hamas.

“Tomorrow marks a hundred days since the start of the conflict. A hundred days have passed and the hostages are still being held hostage in Gaza by the cruel Hamas terrorists”, Halevi continued.

“We are operating by all means, most of them covertly, to return them and we will continue to do so until we return them all”, Halevi added.

Halevi insisted that staying in Gaza was the only way to win the war.

“We must continue to operate in enemy territory, not allow extortion attempts for a ceasefire that seemingly will not bring about real results”, Halevi noted.

Halevi went on to say, “We must continue applying pressure and that is exactly what we are doing”.

On October 7, Palestinian terrorists kidnapped over 250 people, 132 of whom Israel claims are still in Gaza, with at least 25 thought to have been dead.

Although more than 100 hostages were freed during a week-long truce in November, the fate of the remaining hostages is unknown.

Also read: Hamas Allegedly Planning An Attack On Israel’s Embassy In Sweden

Spriha Rai

Recent Posts

UAE Expands Visa-On-Arrival Policy For Indian Citizens To Boost Bilateral Ties

Under the revised rules, Indian passport holders with valid residence permits from Australia, Canada, Japan,…

1 hour ago

India’s Flavours, Culture & Heritage To Grace New York At ‘NMACC India Weekend’

India is all set to bring its essence of aroma, taste, and culture to the…

2 hours ago

Home Minister Amit Shah Rules Out Talks With Maoists Holding Weapons

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to end Naxalism by 31 March…

2 hours ago

Gold, Silver Prices Fall Sharply This Week; Global Trends, Geopolitical Easing Behind Dip

There is some relief for buyers as gold and silver prices dropped notably this week.…

3 hours ago

Ethanol Blending Boosts Farmers’ Income, Saves Rs 1.36 Lakh Crore In Forex: Hardeep Puri

India’s ethanol blending programme has reduced the country's dependence on crude oil imports and increased…

4 hours ago

Two Dead, 7 Missing After Cloudburst In Uttarkashi; CM Dhami Says Rescue Ops Underway

The landslide struck near an under-construction hotel in Silai, along the Yamunotri National Highway. It…

4 hours ago