Tensions in the south: Four rockets were fired from Gaza into Israeli territory on Saturday night, in response to which the IDF attacked Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. Brigadier General Ran KochavSpoke this morning (Sunday) with Golan Yokfaz and Anat Davidov on 103FM and commented on the matter.
“We consider rocket fire to Ashkelon or the Envelope to be serious, because in this way we very significantly attacked an underground facility that was used as a rocket factory,” he said, adding, These, attack when there is an opportunity and this was the right time to attack. “
When asked if they were surprised by the rocket fire in Israel, he replied: “We have excellent intelligence, of all kinds. They usually fail to surprise us, so this time too, we waited for an opportunity and attacked it with a significant attack.”
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“There is no doubt that yesterday’s attack actually thwarted it, disrupting Hamas’ intensifying forces. We have continued the trend since the wall guard who was a very successful operation and since then Hamas has been deterred,” he explained.
On the question of whether there is a change in policy following the entry into office of the Prime Minister Yair LapidThe IDF Spokesman clarified: “The IDF prepares targets and proposals and presents them to the Minister of Defense or the Cabinet, the decisions are made professionally in real time. The response is a very significant response, we have been doing this method since the Wall Guard, it has been 15 months. “14 rockets and each time we attack significantly, so too yesterday.”
Later, he addressed the question of who carried out the shooting at Israel and replied that it was not Hamas. “He tries to save and not shoot, he knows why, we think it was shot by rebellious terrorist organizations but it does not matter, for us the terrorist organization Hamas is responsible in the Gaza Strip. Whenever there is a shooting we will attack significantly as we attacked.”
“It does not matter to us, we are acting both defensively and offensively, also in intelligence. Such a significant attack, blames Hamas for what is happening in the Gaza Strip,” he continued.
He further referred to the fact that the IDF force did not destroy the observation tower in the Gaza Strip, and claimed: “We choose our targets according to the assessment of the situation. “I think that the IDF is vigorously attacking 16 tons of bombs and continuing to deal with an unimportant tin position. We understand that it is technically interfering.”
At the end of his speech, the IDF Spokesman was asked about the Chief of Staff’s trip Kochavi Spring To Morocco, he said: “We are in constant contact with them, there have also been formal diplomatic ties recently. We are leaving for Morocco by invitation of the Moroccans. First official visit, talks with the top security officials of this important country and attempts to continue developing joint capabilities, To transfer knowledge, everything will be seen during the week. “
Assisted in the preparation of the article: Shani Romano 103FM