Southern Command chief: We'll only stop when all terrorists are in our hands

• Published date: 23 March 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Finkelman held a situation assessment at the hospital in Gaza City on Friday with Intelligence Directorate (J2) head Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, 162nd Division Commander Brig.-Gen. Itzik Cohen, and Shayetet 13 Commander Capt. A

"The operation here in Shifa is significant," Finkelman said, "A daring, tricky, and most impressive operation so far. It struck hundreds of terrorists, apprehended hundreds of terrorists, and brought in significant operational and intelligence assets.

"We are continuing with this operation, the leadership of the commanders is excellent, and we will finish this operation only when the last terrorist is in our hands – alive or dead. Great appreciation for the soldiers, great appreciation for the commanders; keep moving forward, do not stop for a moment."

The Shifa Hospital operation

The Shifa Hospital operation began on Monday, and since then, more than 170 terrorists in the hospital and surrounding area have been eliminated, including senior Hamas officials.

Senior officials captured by the IDF include Nablus terror leader Amad Atzida and Hamdala Hassan Ali, who has managed much of the terror...