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Israeli army chief: Prepare for 'indefinite' escalation in Gaza
11 May 2021 12:46 BST
Israel's military chief has warned that the country should prepare for an "indefinite" operation in Gaza.
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi said the attacks on Gaza, which he said were currently targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad facilities for weapon manufacture and storage, would be expanded to include different targets.
According to Haaretz, Kochavi said the Israeli army would strike "every Hamas or Islamic Jihad terrorist" wherever they may be.
The news site said Kochavi had ordered the Gaza Division to be reinforced, "including infantry and armoured brigades, alongside higher preparedness for air defence, intelligence and air force units."