IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said that while the IDF has completed a significant phase, the campaign against Iran is not over, during a situational assessment on Tuesday with members of the General Staff Forum.
Israel and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement, which came into effect Tuesday morning, at 7:00 am.
“We are transitioning to a new phase based on the achievements [against the Islamic Republic of Iran] made in the current campaign,” which he said set back Iran’s nuclear and missile programs by years.
“The IDF performed at its best – the Intelligence Corps achieved unprecedented intelligence successes," Zamir continued.
"Air Force pilots, who operated with bravery under risk, thousands of kilometers away from Israeli territory, attacked and destroyed targets. The Air Defense and Cyber Units, with their unique operational capabilities, worked to protect the home front. The Home Front Command forces acted resourcefully to save lives, all under the direction of the Operations Directorate," he said.
The focus shifts back to Gaza
Zamir called on Israelis to remain grounded as “there are many challenges ahead of us. We must stay focused; there is no time to rest on our laurels. Now, the focus shifts back to Gaza – to bring back the hostages and dismantle Hamas rule.
“I am proud to be leading the organization at this time," Zamir concluded.