Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated today, Saturday, that "the forces will continue the operations they initiated overnight in the Gaza Strip, targeting the tunnels and other infrastructure belonging to the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) as well as its leaders." He mentioned in a statement: "We have carried out attacks above ground and underground, targeting terrorist elements of all ranks everywhere." He added: "The orders to the forces are clear: the operation will continue until further notice."