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IDF: Chief of the General Staff in the Gaza Strip: “The IDF is prepared and alert in all arenas. We will not allow our enemies to rebuild their strength along our borders, with an emphasis on Gaza and Lebanon. We will continue to act proactively and systematically to degrade them. We will not allow terrorist infrastructure to become entrenched. We will seize every opportunity to eliminate threats while they are still taking shape. We are implementing lessons learned, we have changed our approach, and the IDF will not return to October 6th.” “The pursuit of the terrorists from October 7th continues – everyone who took part in the massacre will live on the run until they are eliminated. This is a long-term mission to which the Southern Command and the entire IDF are committed.” Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field tour in the Gaza Strip today (Tuesday) with the Commander of the Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor, the Commander of the Gaza Division, BG Liron Batito, as well as brigade and battalion commanders. During the field tour, the Chief of the General Staff held a discussion with brigade and battalion commanders in the Gaza Strip. The commanders briefed him on the operational picture and the activities of troops in the area. The Chief of the General Staff expressed his appreciation to the troops and commanders operating in the Gaza Strip to defend Israeli civilians. Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: “In about a month and a half, we will mark three years since October 7th. Three years during which the IDF has been engaged in a multi-arena, complex, and continuous war - in Gaza, Judea and Samaria, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and additional arenas. This is a very significant challenge for the IDF, and we have achieved extraordinary results on all arenas and in all areas. Our troops have prevailed in every battle, significantly weakened all of our enemies, and struck their capabilities and infrastructure. We continue to prepare and remain alert on all fronts, understanding that the war is not over. “In Gaza, we are not giving up on the overarching objective - demilitarizing the Gaza Strip and disarming Hamas, using all necessary means. We continue to act systematically to strike Hamas and its leaders wherever they are, including through ongoing activities to prevent it from rebuilding. “The pursuit of the terrorists who participated in the October 7th massacre continues – everyone who took part in the massacre will live on the run until they are eliminated. This is a long-term mission to which the Southern Command and the entire IDF are committed.” “Our message is clear: we conducted inquiries and are implementing lessons learned—the IDF will not return to the doctrines that prevailed utilized on October 6th. There will be no containment of threats. We will not allow the enemy to rebuild itself, we will not allow terrorist infrastructure to become entrenched, and we will act at every opportunity to eliminate threats while they are still taking shape. “We are listening to the voices of the residents, understand their concerns, and will know how to reach anyone who poses a threat to them. We are deployed with our troops on the front lines in front of the communities and continue to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and terrorists. “The last time I met with the commanders of the Givati Brigade and the 401st Brigade was at the country’s northern border, just three months ago. Now you are here and continue to expand the achievements in the Gaza Strip. The Southern Command and the division continue to precisely thwart threats at every opportunity. There are tremendous achievements here, based on the determined and unwavering activity of the troops on the ground. This is also not the first time I have met the reserve battalion of the 11th Brigade. The battalion is mobilized for 90 days in this round. I am aware of the exceptional burden on the reservists and their families. We are committed to continuing to act on your behalf.” Attached is a related video: