In a significant step toward a major ground operation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally approved the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) operational plans for an assault on Gaza City. The city is identified by Israeli intelligence as the primary stronghold and central command hub of the Hamas militant organization.
The approval was granted during a high-level security briefing held Thursday. Prime Minister Netanyahu met with key architects of the war effort, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, at the IDF's "Gaza Division" headquarters near the border.
Characterizing the moment as a critical juncture in the ongoing conflict, Netanyahu announced that the military campaign is moving into a decisive new phase. “We are in the decision-making phase," he stated. "I arrived here today to review and authorize the comprehensive battle plans presented by the IDF high command, which are focused on the strategic objective of seizing control of Gaza City and ultimately defeating Hamas.”
This military planning continues amid a severe humanitarian situation within the Gaza Strip. Independent reports from the ground highlight the dire conditions faced by civilians, with various aid organizations working under extreme duress to distribute essential supplies, including food and water, to the besieged population.
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