‘We Are Not Stopping…’ IDF Chief Of Staff Writes To Troops Ahead Of Hamas Attack Anniversary
Israel is fighting a lengthy war, Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) chief of staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi said on Sunday, adding that they were destroying the capabilities of their enemies in a way that they could not be rebuilt. The IDF Chief of Staff made the remarks in a missive to troops ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel.
Israel is currently battling Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of a military assault triggered by the attack.
Lt Gen Halevi said this was a “long war” not only by “capabilities but also by the willpower and perseverance over time”. He added that the war was "for our right to be a free people in our land”.“We began this year from a difficult and painful point, but we regained our composure, advanced forward...