Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that "Sinwar's mistake destroyed Gaza and Hamas, and Nasrallah's mistake will destroy Lebanon and Hezbollah." He added, "We are in a defensive position in the north and are attacking with full force in the Gaza Strip; this is our priority." He continued, "We are not interested in entering a war in the north, but we are prepared for any mission. The air force is maintaining its maximum strength against the Lebanese sector, against Hezbollah." He said, "Yahya Sinwar made a mistake and determined the fate of Hamas and Gaza. If Nasrallah makes a mistake, he will destroy the fate of Lebanon." He also mentioned that there will be no Hamas in the Gaza Strip.