Very harsh statement from Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Israel declared a 'state of war' after Hamas fired what it claimed were 5,000 rockets into Israel early Saturday. As many people died in a short time, a new statement came from Israeli Defense Minister Gallant.

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Very harsh statement from Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant

Hamas's senior military commander, Mohammed Deif, had called on Palestinians to confront Israel, stating that the Al-Aqsa Flood operation was a declaration that 'enough is enough.'

As both sides attack each other with all their might, the statements made by the parties are also being closely followed.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who has the support of many countries behind him, made a new statement regarding the 'state of war' they have declared. Gallant, who previously said he was stopped by the political echelon, said he would act differently this time.

Yoav Gallant made the following statement regarding Hamas:

• 15 years ago, as head of the Southern Command, I came close to destroying Hamas.

• I was stopped by the political echelon. This situation will not continue.

• We will change the reality on the ground in Gaza. Hamas will remember this for 50 years.