Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant confirmed that "we need to conduct a thorough investigation into the attacks that occurred on October 7," considering that "bringing the hostages back home is a responsibility and a national duty." He stated: "We will eliminate Hamas rule and its capabilities," pointing out that "the ground operations we are conducting aim to weaken Hamas and the terrorists in the Gaza Strip." He emphasized that "military pressure will achieve the objectives and weaken the enemy."