Netanyahu holding line against pressure from US, Iran, and IDF

Israel Defense Forces can “raid” Hamas positions as necessary in the event that Israel agrees to withdraw from Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal to release hostages held by Hamas, according to the top IDF officer.

“We are preparing for all scenarios that the political level may decide,” IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi said Wednesday during a meeting with IDF commanders. “If they decide that we stay in the Philadelphi Corridor, we will know how to stay there and stay strong. If they decide that we monitor and raid every time we have an indication, we will know how to do that.”