Netanyahu: 'Returning the hostages is a very important goal, the war has a supreme goal — victory over our enemies'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday at the annual Bible Contest ceremony held in honor of Israel's Independence Day that: 1. "We have many war goals. 2. We want to return all of our hostages." 3. "We want to bring back the living and the fallen. This is a very important goal. 4. The war has a supreme goal, and the supreme goal is to achieve victory over our enemies — and that, we will achieve."
IDF Chief: Ready and prepared to strike a decisive blow against Hamas, if required, we will do so soon
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said: 1. the military is ready and prepared to strike a decisive blow against Hamas. 2. "We will use all the power at our disposal, increase the pace and intensity of the operation. 3. If required, we will do so soon, with determination in the righteousness of our path"
