War will not stop before "subduing the enemy": 'Israeli' army chief

'Israeli' Chief of Staff General Eyal Zamir has declared that the war will not end before the enemy is "subdued," vowing an escalation and deepening of military operations in the Gaza Strip.

His remarks come at a critical moment, as debates intensify within the 'Israeli' government over the future of the military campaign. The statement sends a clear message that the military establishment continues to view decisive military victory as its top priority.

No end to war without “subduing the enemy”

General Zamir stressed that the main objective of the war remains unchanged, dismissing any talk of halting the campaign as premature.

“We will not stop the war before subduing the enemy,” he said firmly.
He added that this condition is fundamental and non-negotiable for the army, noting that the military leadership "does not present any proposal that does not include subduing the enemy."

According to Zamir, this stance means that any future proposals for ceasefires or potential deals will be contingent on achieving this military objective first.

Escalation ahead in Gaza

The Chief of Staff not only rejected the notion of ending the war but also signaled preparations for a new and harsher phase of fighting.

“We will escalate and deepen our operations in Gaza,” he warned.
The statement is widely interpreted as paving the way for a large-scale military push that could be imminent. It coincides with media leaks about plans to storm new areas of the Gaza Strip, raising the prospect of another round of intense clashes in the coming days and weeks.