IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on Thursday spoke at Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers. He discussed the ongoing fighting against the Hamas terror group in Gaza.
Addressing IDF readiness to strike a blow to Hamas, Zamir said, “If necessary, we will do so soon, with determination and confidence in the righteousness of our path.”
Concluding his speech, Zamir said, “Our sovereignty and independence were not given to us as a gift. They were bought with blood and struggle, and they require us to defend them at all costs. The Hamas terrorists still hold fifty-nine of our brothers and sisters. But they too know, their safety is not forever! The IDF is ready and prepared to strike them a decisive blow. We will use all the strength at our disposal, increase the pace of operations, and intensify their power. If necessary, we will do so soon, with determination and confidence in the righteousness of our path.”