Netanyahu: Israeli military actions are being “escalated” within Gaza

Israeli forces are escalating their military activities in Gaza, as affirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a video statement released on Sunday.

Netanyahu declared, “Citizens of Israel, we are intensifying the war in the Gaza Strip. We will continue to fight until we achieve absolute victory over Hamas. This is crucial to retrieve our hostages, dismantle Hamas, and ensure that Gaza ceases to be a threat to Israel.” He acknowledged the duration of this effort, emphasizing the unity and determination of the soldiers, citizens, and government to persist until the conclusion of the conflict.

He also addressed the sacrifices made by Israeli soldiers in these operations, stating, “The war has a price, a very heavy price in the lives of our heroic soldiers, and we will do everything to safeguard the lives of our soldiers. However, we will not cease our efforts until victory is attained.”

This statement from Netanyahu follows remarks made by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday. In a news conference, Blinken called for the conflict to transition to a “lower-intensity phase.”