Israeli Defence Minister says Israel will pass to the next “phase of war”

Israeli forces will be shifted from “to intensive war maneuvering” to various types of special operations”, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said.

“We are close to the next phase in the north, including the town of Gaza”, where Israeli troops have largely imposed control, at least on land, Gallant said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, broadcast Klankosova.tv.

While tens of thousands of other civilians gather in the southern parts of Gaza, Gallant acknowledged Israel's military offensive must take into account the large number of civilians” and military tactics must be adjusted.

“ “But we will not give up”.