"There are 239 abductees in the Gaza Strip. The Air Force, like the entire IDF, is making every effort to bring them home.
We are operating intensively and intensely, the face of Gaza will change, every bomb from the tens of thousands of bombs we dropped is an intelligence-based target, it harms Hamas operatives, its commanders, the organization's infrastructure and headquarters.
We are hitting Hamas on the ground and underground," Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar said in a statement to the media.
IDF Spokesperson
"The simplistic and historical division of air and land is a thing of the past," the IAF noted, "never before has the relationship between pilot and tank commander been so direct and close. We have developed here a new combat method in which every ground force encounters an enemy on the ground is wrapped in air support from attacking fighter planes and destroying it. All of these are based on deep partnership, camaraderie and brotherhood of warriors – I felt it in the air."
"We have hit thousands of terrorists and we will reach all of them, we have made significant achievements - there is still a long way to go, we will continue to harm it until we complete the mission assigned to us to destroy it systematically, stubbornly and persistently.
For this purpose, we have excellent intelligence and excellent cooperation with the Southern Command, the Intelligence Directorate and the Israel Security Agency."
"From the moment the maneuver enters, the force wraps it in a particularly powerful aerial umbrella. The Air Force has already carried out over 3,000 sorties of this type, both rapid attacks, attacks that happen within a few minutes of demand, it hits the enemy and makes the maneuver more effective. At the same time, combat helicopters, transport reconnaissance planes and remotely manned aircraft accompany the fighters on the ground very closely. The assault helicopters, with 669 fighters and medical personnel everywhere, quickly evacuate the wounded from the field - do everything possible to save lives. The Shaldag fighters, as well as all of the IDF's special forces, are at the forefront of the maneuver with the excellent brigade maneuvering forces."
"The Air Force, as a strategic arm of the State of Israel, is prepared and operates throughout the Middle East, in any required arena – everywhere. We are, of course, well prepared with operational plans for the northern arena. The air defense system of the State of Israel - Iron Dome, David's Sling, and the Hetz system are operated by some of the best IAF fighters in the world, and I am very proud of them."
"From the moment the war began, all the reservists stabilized, over one hundred percent reported to the field and headquarters in units in all places, and I have no doubt that they are an asset to the IDF and an asset to the State of Israel. The IDF machine works well and brings very good results. In the Air Force, the well-oiled machine is built, with technical personnel, controllers, controllers and other combat support personnel working alongside aircrews – they are the secret of the magic and prodigy of this force, which allows us to fly continuously for 40 days and allows us to fly many more months ahead - as long as necessary."
"We will continue to achieve all the goals of the war, we will continue until our families return to live safely in their homes for generations to come."
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