A four-day lull in fighting between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin on Friday morning. This gives relief organizations time to help Palestinian refugees. But Israel is already preparing to resume fighting.
The Israeli army has been carrying out military operations in the northern Gaza Strip for days. A spokesman said Thursday that this was just the first step in the plan to destroy Hamas.
Spokesman Daniel Hajary said in a press conference, “Controlling northern Gaza is only the first step in a long war.”
Despite the cessation of fighting that will take effect on Friday, Israel is already preparing for the “next stages” of the war, according to Hagari.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant spoke similar words earlier on Thursday. He added that there would be “at least two more months of heavy fighting.” This is what he said Israeli media Against Israeli army forces during the visit.
“After the hostages are released (Friday morning, editor), the fighting will be postponed briefly. But in the meantime, we are preparing to continue the fighting.”
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