Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff warned of a prolonged conflict with Hamas while speaking to Israeli soldiers, saying the war “will not be short”.

“This will not be short, and even if we’ll have to expand the campaign in case another enemy gets involved, we’ll know how to handle it”, - Herzi Halevi told soldiers during a visit to Tel Nof Airbase near Rehovot.

He added that Israel is “operating according to the law”, saying, “We’re all mad but operate by reason. We’re fighting persistently and remain humans, unlike the other side that’s fighting like animals”.