Israel has made an official statement regarding the offensive on Gaza

    The main objectives of the Israel Defense Forces operation in Gaza City are to create conditions for the release of hostages and the complete destruction of Hamas. This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to a statement by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

    "The gas is burning. The Israel Defense Forces are hitting the terrorist infrastructure with an iron fist, and the soldiers of the IDF are fighting bravely to create conditions for the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas," said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

    According to the official, Israel will not back down "until the mission is completed."

    Recall that on Monday, September 15, the Israeli army launched a ground operation to take full control of the city of Gaza. The Netanyahu government said the operation was aimed at destroying Hamas.

    It should be added that Israel launched a military operation a few hours after the meeting of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the Israeli leadership. korrespondent.net.