Israeli Army Prepares for a Wide Range of Offensive Operations Against Hamas

The Israeli army announced that with extensive logistical support and hundreds of thousands of reserve forces, it is preparing for a wide range of offensive operations. These operations could include coordinated attacks from air, sea, and land. This comes as the Israeli army has been engaged in combat with Hamas militants in the areas surrounding the Gaza Strip in recent days. In a statement from the Israel Defense Forces, it was mentioned that 'soldiers, with courage and determination, took control of Israeli areas and military posts, evacuated the wounded, and seized weapons used by terrorists.' The Israeli army also announced the establishment of 'leading logistical centers' to quickly supply advanced equipment and tools needed for combat units. In its statement, the Israeli army emphasized increasing operational capabilities with a focus on significant ground operations and readiness for the next phase of the war. Meanwhile, Tzachi Hanegbi, the head of Israel's National Security Council, declared on Saturday, October 14, that Israel's objective in the current war is to end the political and military control of Hamas over the Gaza Strip. According to the Times of Israel, the head of the National Security Council refrained from providing details about Israel's next steps regarding the future of the Gaza Strip. This Israeli security official, referring to statements from the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, emphasized that the government has approved a plan for the 'destruction' of Hamas in its recent cabinet meeting. The spokesperson for the Israeli army also stated in an exclusive interview with the Persian section of Voice of America that the focus of the current war is 'to destroy and eliminate Hamas's military capabilities and their military infrastructure in Gaza.' On the eighth day of the war between Hamas and Israel, developments were discussed with Navid Toubian and Hossein Aryan, who noted that Israel aims to permanently destroy Hamas with ground attacks in Gaza. The head of Israel's National Security Council stated: 'We will end Hamas's rule in Gaza.' Schultz and Netanyahu discussed the necessity of preventing the 'expansion of the war.' Exclusively, the spokesperson for the Israeli army stated: 'The Islamic Republic has spent the people's money on Hamas and militants.' Netanyahu visited the scenes of Hamas's terrorist attacks for the first time.