In a letter to commanders and troops, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi wrote, "We are progressing in the stages of the war and operating on enemy territory. Our operations will further intensify according to the stages of the war and its objectives, as defined by the Israeli government. While the war comes at a heavy cost, it's necessary. We are fighting for our right and the right of future generations to live safely and thrive in our homeland."
(Yoav Zitun)