01:10Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi claimed his troops have eliminated 'over 900 terrorists', including senior Hamas commanders in Rafah, while inspecting a military logistics post in Kerem Shalom on Tuesday.
"What we've seen with our own eyes, and I don't want to say something out of thin air, we count over 900 terrorists killed, including commanders, at least one battalion commander, many company commanders and many operatives," Halevi said.
"The current effort, and the reason we are working here week after week, is now focused on the destruction of the terrorist infrastructure and the destruction of the underground infrastructure, which takes time," he added
Before the ground offensive, Rafah was among the few places where civilians sought refuge from the extensive Israeli bombardments throughout the Palestinian enclave.
"When we move to the next phase, we will adapt appropriate measures for that phase, bring new tactics, provide logistical support in a different way that fits that phase." he continued ", A lot of willpower, a lot of patience and perseverance, and the results will speak for themselves going forward."
Earlier in the day, Halevi reportedly met with key officers in charge of operations in southern Gaza, including Major General Michel Yanco, Brigadier General Moti Mizrahi, Brigadier General Ariel Shima, Lieutenant Colonel Haim Malki, and others.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas continues for the seventh month in Gaza after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials. Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza with a large-scale campaign of air strikes.
A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that more than 37,900 people had been killed and 87,060 injured at the time of publication. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response.
However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.
Israel has killed 'over 900 terrorists, including commanders' in Rafah - IDF chief
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi claimed his troops have eliminated 'over 900 terrorists', including senior Hamas commanders in Rafah, while inspecting a military logistics post in Kerem Shalom on Tuesday.
"What we've seen with our own eyes, and I don't want to say something out of thin air, we count over 900 terrorists killed, including commanders, at least one battalion commander, many company commanders and many operatives," Halevi said.
"The current effort, and the reason we are working here week after week, is now focused on the destruction of the terrorist infrastructure and the destruction of the underground infrastructure, which takes time," he added
Before the ground offensive, Rafah was among the few places where civilians sought refuge from the extensive Israeli bombardments throughout the Palestinian enclave.
"When we move to the next phase, we will adapt appropriate measures for that phase, bring new tactics, provide logistical support in a different way that fits that phase." he continued ", A lot of willpower, a lot of patience and perseverance, and the results will speak for themselves going forward."
Earlier in the day, Halevi reportedly met with key officers in charge of operations in southern Gaza, including Major General Michel Yanco, Brigadier General Moti Mizrahi, Brigadier General Ariel Shima, Lieutenant Colonel Haim Malki, and others.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas continues for the seventh month in Gaza after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials. Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza with a large-scale campaign of air strikes.
A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that more than 37,900 people had been killed and 87,060 injured at the time of publication. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response.
However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi claimed his troops have eliminated 'over 900 terrorists', including senior Hamas commanders in Rafah, while inspecting a military logistics post in Kerem Shalom on Tuesday.
"What we've seen with our own eyes, and I don't want to say something out of thin air, we count over 900 terrorists killed, including commanders, at least one battalion commander, many company commanders and many operatives," Halevi said.
"The current effort, and the reason we are working here week after week, is now focused on the destruction of the terrorist infrastructure and the destruction of the underground infrastructure, which takes time," he added
Before the ground offensive, Rafah was among the few places where civilians sought refuge from the extensive Israeli bombardments throughout the Palestinian enclave.
"When we move to the next phase, we will adapt appropriate measures for that phase, bring new tactics, provide logistical support in a different way that fits that phase." he continued ", A lot of willpower, a lot of patience and perseverance, and the results will speak for themselves going forward."
Earlier in the day, Halevi reportedly met with key officers in charge of operations in southern Gaza, including Major General Michel Yanco, Brigadier General Moti Mizrahi, Brigadier General Ariel Shima, Lieutenant Colonel Haim Malki, and others.
Fighting between Israel and Hamas continues for the seventh month in Gaza after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,139 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials. Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza with a large-scale campaign of air strikes.
A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that more than 37,900 people had been killed and 87,060 injured at the time of publication. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response.
However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.