IDF to continue to 'operate proactively' in Gaza, military chief says
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Published on 05/08/2026 - 21:42 GMT+2 The Israel Defense Forces will continue to "operate proactively" in Gaza, according to Eyal Zamir, the chief of the general staff of the Israeli military.
Zamir made the comments following an operational tour on Wednesday, during which he met with several senior Israeli commanders who briefed him on the situation on the ground, per a statement shared by the military.
“In the Gaza Strip, we have struck a blow against Hamas, significantly weakened it and altered the security situation,” Zamir said.
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Published on 05/08/2026 - 21:42 GMT+2 The Israel Defense Forces will continue to "operate proactively" in Gaza, according to Eyal Zamir, the chief of the general staff of the Israeli military.
Zamir made the comments following an operational tour on Wednesday, during which he met with several senior Israeli commanders who briefed him on the situation on the ground, per a statement shared by the military.
“In the Gaza Strip, we have struck a blow against Hamas, significantly weakened it and altered the security situation,” Zamir said.