Aggression on Gaza to resume with full force after truce: IOF chief
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IOF Chief of Staff Gen. Herzi Halevi demonstrates preparedness to resume aggression on Gaza after the temporary truce is over.
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Israel Occupation Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi after his transition ceremony with the Prime Minister, Security Minister, and the outgoing chief, in occupied al-Quds, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 (AP)
IOF Chief of Staff Gen. Herzi Halevi says the occupation forces will continue their aggression in Gaza “with determination” once the temporary truce in the Gaza Strip ends. “We created conditions for the framework of the release of the first group of hostage children and mothers [that is taking place] during this pause” in the war, Halevi said.
“When the framework is completed, we will return to our operations with determination for the continued release of the hostages and the complete dismantlement of Hamas,” he added.
This comes after Israeli Security Minister Yoav Gallant stated on Thursday that the humanitarian truce in the Gaza Strip between "Israel" and the Palestinian resistance will be followed by approximately two months of war.
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"This will be a short respite, during which the fighting will resume with intensity and pressure to bring back more hostages. At least two more months of fighting are expected," Gallant was quoted as telling the troops of a navy's commando unit by the I24News broadcaster.
Gallant's remarks come right after the IOF conducted another massacre at the Jabalia refugee camp, shortly before a temporary ceasefire is due to begin.
"Israel" and the Palestinian Resistance confirmed on Wednesday that they have reached a four-day ceasefire agreement in Gaza.
The terms include a halt to all hostilities and the release of 50 Israeli captives in exchange for the freedom of 150 Palestinian prisoners.
Temporary truce in Gaza
The temporary truce between the Israeli occupation and the Resistance in Gaza came into effect at 7 am on Friday, following an Israeli aggression that has persisted for 47 days, leaving thousands injured and killed.
The truce will last for four days subject to potential extension. The truce entails the liberation of a number of imprisoned Palestinian women and minors (under the age of 19) from Israeli occupation jails and the admission of relief aid and fuel in the besieged Gaza Strip.
A four-day truce for the brutal aggression on #Gaza will take place on Friday.
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 23, 2023
Here are the truce terms that you want to know.#Palestine#GazaUnderAttack#GazaGenocide pic.twitter.com/9Jm65K7JfL
