The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Wednesday night released a statement declaring its commitment to achieving the goals of the war in Gaza as defined by the government of Israel and that it has been working in this way “throughout the war day and night and will continue to do so.” “The commanders of the IDF and their soldiers fight with determination and persistence to destroy the military capabilities and the governmental and organizational infrastructure of Hamas in Gaza, a distinct military goal,” it added.

Displaced Palestinians leave Rafah towards Khan Yunis