Yoav Galant, the head of Israel’s Ministry of Defense, stated that the country’s principal objective is to neutralize all Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. The remarks were broadcast by the state media service. He asserted,
“The main goal is the destruction of all Hamas targets”, and noted that a decision had been issued to markedly intensify the campaign in Gaza. Galant also framed the forthcoming actions as an unprecedented response, suggesting it would be remembered for decades to come.
On October 7, Hamas militants conducted a large-scale assault into Israel, triggering a new round of conflict in the Middle East. The ensuing hostilities have drawn comparisons to the Yom Kippur War of 1973, which unfolded from October 6 to October 25 of that year. A military analyst reviewed the current situation, exploring possible trajectories for the Palestinian-Israeli clash, a commentary noted by observers in regional press. [Attribution: Military analysis and regional reporting]
Earlier footage circulated showing the aftermath of rocket strikes on Jerusalem, captured by eyewitnesses and later documented by media outlets. [Attribution: Eyewitness footage reports]