Israel Katz said the army will continue advancing towards “all targets,”  using “all necessary means by air, land, and sea to dismantle and crush Hamas,” despite the ongoing truce talks.

In a post on X, the defence minister said the military is continuing attacks “with great strength, paving the way for advancing ground forces”.

“Whoever slaughters and fights us will pay the full price,” Katz said.

“Hamas is faced with two options: either release the hostages or face annihilation.”