We expected ground invasion in Gaza to last three months: Galant

The Israeli Occupation's Minister of War, Yoav Galant, stated that Tel Aviv anticipates the ground assault on Gaza to continue for three months, warning that if the attack persists beyond that, the economy will face a collapse.

In remarks reported by The Washington Post, Galant stated that at the end of the war, Hamas 'will be destroyed,' and there will be no threat from Gaza.

He asserted that Tel Aviv currently lacks a clear vision of the day after in Gaza, expressing openness to any political solution that allows Tel Aviv to sever ties with Gaza.

Galant indicated that Netanyahu considered a preemptive strike against Hezbollah at the start of the war.

He noted that there is a sharp debate over the timing of withdrawing some reserve soldiers and reactivating the economy.

Most top leaders expect a reduction in the number of forces and their withdrawal from urban centers within a month or two.

Galant anticipated the formation of small brigades to attack fighters upon exiting tunnels, acknowledging the importance of considering humanitarian issues for maintaining relations with Washington, Europe and the Arab world.