Israeli army expanded the campaign in Gaza, the announcement of the Minister of Defense

Tel Aviv, April 2 (IANS). Israeli defense minister Israel Katj announced on Wednesday that the army is expanding its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. According to media reports, the Minister of Defense said the Israeli army (IDF) had deployed additional divisions in the area after wide attacks overnight in the southern Gaza strip. Katj said that the soldiers ‘with the terrorists will continue to clean the areas, capture the broad area, which will be added to Israel’s security areas’. The Minister wrote on X, “I wish the success of IDF soldiers that bold and power in Gaza are fighting for the return of hostage people and the defeat of Hamas. Operation ‘Strength and Swords’ objectives, first, despite Hamas’ refusal to increase the pressure for the release of all hostages.” The Post said: “This morning to expand the campaign, the pressure on Hamas’ murderers and the people of Gaza will increase and accelerate the achievement of sacred and important goals for all of us.” Earlier, the Israeli Foreign Ministry on Tuesday claimed that Hamas was still putting the war under pressure, and refusing to release the hostages. Foreign Minister Gidon Sa’er said during a media briefing: “Hamas continues to put the war under pressure to go again, release our hostages and refuse to disarm.” The Israeli army resumed attacks in Gaza on March 18, which ended the ceasefire agreement with Hamas on January 19. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: “We resumed the attack, as Hamas rejected proposals to increase the initial phase of the ceasefire agreement.” -Ians mk/ share this story tags