'Gaza will never go back to what it was': Defense Min Yoav Gallant on Israel-Hamas war

ANI / Oct 11, 2023, 03:47PM IST

The Israel-Palestine conflict has entered its fifth day with no signs of a ceasefire in sight. A relentless barrage of deadly rockets has targeted key Hamas strongholds, reducing them to rubble. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on October 10 that Israeli forces are shifting into a "full offensive" mode against Hamas targets. This counterstrike was initiated in response to a series of terror attacks that have persisted since October 7. Gallant made it clear that Gaza will never return to its previous state. Additionally, the U.S. dispatched its initial shipment of lethal weapons to southern Israel on the same day, as reported by the IDF. The IDF emphasized that military cooperation is vital for maintaining stability during wartime, although the specific types of weapons and equipment received were not disclosed. Unfortunately, the ongoing violence has already claimed the lives of over 1,600 individuals and left thousands more injured.