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PM Netanyahu meets with the Defense Minister and IDF senior command staff
PM Netanyahu meets with Defense Minister and IDF senior command staff in Gaza Division. Expresses appreciation for IDF achievements and discusses plans for Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Monday, 18 August 2025) translated from Hebrew]:
“Today I visited the Gaza Division where I met with the IDF senior command staff.
Citizens of Israel, I would like to tell you three things:
First, I expressed – on your behalf, that of the Government of Israel and for myself – deepest appreciation for the great achievements of the IDF in the War of Redemption, the war on seven fronts.
Second, I was impressed by the fighting spirit and determination to complete the defeat of Hamas and the release of all of our hostages.
Third, I spoke with the Defense Minister and the IDF about our plans regarding Gaza City and the completion of our missions.
And like you, I hear the reports in the media, and from them you can be impressed by one thing – Hamas is under immense pressure.”
