Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, made a strong statement on social media, declaring the country's commitment to pursuing and eliminating its enemies. This comes in the wake of a recent military operation in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli military is investigating the possibility of having killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Gallant referenced a passage from Leviticus 26, emphasizing the resolve to confront adversaries: 'You will pursue your enemies and they will fall before you by the sword.' The post included an image with red crosses over the faces of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and late Hamas chief Mohammed Deif, both of whom the Israeli military claims to have eliminated earlier this year.
In his post, Gallant reiterated Israel's determination, stating, 'Our enemies cannot hide. We will pursue and eliminate them.' Israeli sources have indicated that during routine military operations in the Gaza Strip, the military encountered and killed a man believed to be Yahya Sinwar, with efforts underway to confirm his identity.
The Israeli military's actions have sparked renewed tensions in the region, with concerns over potential escalations in the conflict. The situation remains fluid as Israeli authorities continue to investigate the incident and its implications for the ongoing security challenges in the area.