Israeli military chief urges escalation in Gaza offensive

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is reportedly pushing for a broader assault on Gaza, reported The Times of Israel.

“Hamas is stalling for time, it’s a strategy, not a tactic,” Channel 12 quotes Zamir as telling Israeli officials. While the ongoing offensive is exerting pressure, he reportedly insists it is not enough to force Hamas to release hostages.

“There is no choice,” Zamir is cited as saying. “The pressure must be increased.”