Goals of war to continue until they are achieved Israeli Defence Minister says

Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Galant spoke with his American counterpart, Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. Minister Gallant updated the Secretary of Defence on the operational efforts in the fight in the Gaza Strip against the terrorist organization Hamas.

"We are committed to returning the residents of the north to their homes safely and are approaching a decision point on the issue," he said. The minister emphasized that the State of Israel prefers to do this in a settlement but at the same time is prepared to do so through military force as well, The Limited Times reports.

Minister Gallant updated the Secretary of Defence on the operational efforts in the fight in the Gaza Strip against the terrorist organization Hamas, the progress of the forces in the field, the dismantling of terrorist infrastructures, the destruction of tunnels and the elimination of terrorists.

The Minister of Defence emphasized the determination of the State of Israel to continue until the goals of the war are achieved, which according to the statements of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence himself, have not changed - the denial of the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas and the return of the hostages held in Gaza.

Also, Minister Galant referred to the fighting against Hezbollah and noted that we are committed to returning the residents of the north to their homes safely and are approaching a decision point on the matter.

The minister emphasized that the State of Israel prefers to do this in a regular manner, but at the same time is prepared to do so through military force as well.

Minister Gallant expressed his appreciation to Defence Secretary Austin for his personal support and the United States' standing by the State of Israel during this period.