The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have begun fresh ground operations in central and Southern Gaza. They stated that IDF will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in Gaza to protect the citizens of Israel. The IDF informed about its fresh activities in Gaza through a post on X. As part of the ground activities, the troops expanded their control further to the center of the Netzarim Corridor. Israel Defence Minister, Israel Katz has also issued a message to Gaza residents, asking them to remove Hamas.
The IDF wrote on X, “IDF troops began targeted ground activities in central and southern Gaza, over the past day, in order to expand the security zone and to create a partial buffer between northern and southern Gaza. As part of the ground activities, the troops expanded their control further to the center of the Netzarim Corridor.”
The IDF further mentioned that the Golani Brigade would be stationed in the Southern Command area. “Simultaneously, it was decided that the Golani Brigade would be stationed in the Southern Command area and remain ready for operations in Gaza. The IDF will continue to operate against terrorist organizations in Gaza to protect the citizens of the State of Israel,” the post added.
Israel Defense Minister’s Message To Gazans
Meanwhile, Israel’s Minister of Defense, Israel Katz issued a message to Gaza residents on Wednesday. He issued warning to Hamas and asked them to return the hostages or else they will pay “full price.” He added that the alternative is total devastation.
“This is a message to the residents of Gaza: The first Sinwar destroyed Gaza, and the second Sinwar will bring its complete ruin. Soon, the evacuation of the population from combat zones will resume, and what follows will be far more severe—you will pay the full price. Return the hostages and remove Hamas—the alternative is total devastation,” said Israel Katz.
Earlier on Wednesday, the IDF struck a Hamas military site in northern Gaza overnight where preparations were being made to fire projectiles at Israeli territory, stated the IDF. The Israeli Navy also struck several vessels in the coastal area of Gaza. It stated that these vessels were intended to be used for terrorist activities by Hamas.
