Overview
- During a Rafah visit on February 13, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said the military remains committed to fully disarming Hamas and demilitarizing Gaza.
- Zamir stated the IDF can shift from a defensive posture to offensive operations if ordered by the government and vowed responses to any violations.
- He said frontline Hamas battalions were destroyed and all hostages returned, presenting these as wartime achievements claimed by the IDF.
- The IDF reports controlling Gaza crossings and continuing targeted clearance of tunnels and other militant infrastructure along the Yellow Line.
- Zamir announced the creation of the 38th Division to expand ground capabilities, as media reports say the IDF has drawn up renewed offensive plans within the ceasefire framework’s constraints.