The Chief of the General Staff at the Westernmost Point of the Netzarim Corridor

The Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir, conducted a field visit today (Sunday) to the westernmost point of the Netzarim Corridor. The Chief of the General Staff led a surprise exercise simulating an attack on the troops' outpost, and held a briefing for soldiers and commanders.

Present at the visit were the Commander of Southern Command, MG Yaniv Asor; the Head of the Technological and Logistics Directorate, MG Rami Abudraham; the Commander of the 99th Division, BG Yoav Bruner; commanders of the 10th and 11th Reserve Brigades; and additional commanders.

From the remarks of the Chief of the General Staff, LTG Eyal Zamir: "Two years ago we experienced the most traumatic event in our history - we do not intend to return to the days before October 7th. We are changing the reality across the Middle East and in all arenas - we will not tolerate threats. We are on the offensive, eliminating enemies in formation, across every arena.

There is no ceasefire, but there is a change in the operational situation - the political echelon is taking the tools and achievements you have produced through military actions and translating them into a political achievement. If the political effort does not succeed - we will return to fight. We will continue to carry out our mission and, at the same time, preserve the lives of our troops; that is how we were trained.

There is no uncertainty in the operational status, and therefore operational discipline is of the utmost importance. The operation is not over; we must remain alert and ready for combat at all times.
The safety of our troops is at the forefront of my mind and at the forefront of ours; we must remain precise in our actions, every soldier and commander must act according to the orders.

We must not forget, we still have other war objectives; we will not allow Hamas to remain a governing and military apparatus in Gaza. If required - we will fight to achieve this. If an agreement is reached, we will prepare and keep operational control over the forward areas that will allow full operational freedom and the ability to return to any place required”.

The Chief of the General Staff added, addressing the reservists: "In the past two years, the State of Israel rediscovered their reservists. Their values and their capabilities in a sustained, multi-front war. To me, this is not new. We will strengthen the reserve troops, take better care of them, it is the responsibility of the IDF and of the State of Israel as a whole. The nation owes you and your families everything. We have made great progress in caring for the reserves, but more must be done.

If the hostages are released, it will be a significant achievement and fulfillment of a principal war objective - and it is thanks to you. We need you in order to defend and protect our home. We hope to see all 48 hostages home soon; this is a moral, ethical, and national imperative."

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