Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant confirmed that he is open to any solution that allows Israel to sever ties with Gaza, as long as it adheres to a simple principle: the annihilation of Hamas in the enclave. Galant added, "At the end of the war, Hamas will be destroyed, and there will be no military threat to Israel from Gaza, and Israel will not be in Gaza." He also spoke about holding Hezbollah accountable for its threats and instilling a sense of security among the residents of the "north."