{"id":22246,"date":"2025-05-07T23:30:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T20:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/?p=22246"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:24:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:24:31","slug":"idf-expanding-operations-in-gaza-entering-phase-b-of-the-victory-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/idf-expanding-operations-in-gaza-entering-phase-b-of-the-victory-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"IDF Expanding Operations in Gaza, Entering Phase B of the Victory Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the Gaza Division on Tuesday as part of the preparation for Operation \u201cGideon\u2019s Chariots\u201d, holding discussions with commanders of all IDF divisions and brigades. In his remarks, he declared the transition to Phase B of the Victory Plan, emphasizing: \u201cThis is the need of the moment and of great magnitude \u2013 a battle for spirit, perseverance, and determination.\u201d<\/p>\n

Our Goal: Bring the Hostages Home and Defeat Hamas<\/strong>
\nZamir addressed the importance of continuing an unrelenting offensive in the Gaza Strip: \u201cOperation \u2018Oz V’Herev\u2019 (Strength and Sword) was Phase A of the Victory Plan. We tried to maximize the potential for a hostage deal, but Hamas remained defiant. Now we are expanding and intensifying the operation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are acting \u2013 and will continue to act \u2013 tirelessly, with the goal of returning the hostages, defeating and subduing Hamas, and destroying its capabilities.
\nThis is a campaign of spirit, endurance, and resolve,\u201d Zamir added.<\/p>\n

Zamir also stated that the campaign is still underway, and expressed his appreciation for the commanders: \u201cI believe in your leadership \u2013 you bear the responsibility of maintaining the fighting spirit within the IDF.\u201d<\/p>\n

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IDF forces in Gaza | Photo: IDF Spokesperson\u2019s Unit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Everyone Is Mobilizing, Serving, Sacrificing<\/strong>
\nHe also addressed the ongoing efforts to recruit and support reservists, saying: \u201cI\u2019m aware of all the challenges. For a year and a half, reservists have been under immense pressure, drafted for unprecedented periods of time. This has never happened before in our country\u2019s history.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Everyone is mobilizing, everyone is serving, everyone is sacrificing \u2013 everyone! We will continue working to recruit all sectors into the IDF. Serving in the IDF is both a duty and a privilege. We must do everything to integrate everyone, while also respecting the uniqueness of each population group,\u201d Zamir stressed.<\/p>\n

In reference to the events of October 7, the Chief of Staff declared: \u201cI haven\u2019t forgotten \u2013 and you haven\u2019t forgotten \u2013 the horrors of October 7. We will never forget, and we will never forgive.\u201d<\/p>\n

The transition to Phase B of the Victory Plan comes at a time when the IDF is increasing pressure on Hamas, while also preparing for challenges across multiple fronts in what is expected to be a prolonged, multi-arena campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

During a visit to the Gaza Division, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced the expansion of operations in Gaza under Operation \u201cGideon\u2019s Chariots\u201d: \u201cEveryone is mobilizing, everyone is sacrificing. 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