The IDF announced its readiness to meet the resistance of 2-3 thousand militants in Gaza.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has determined that at least 2-3 thousand militants of the Palestinian radical movement Hamas are in Gaza City. This was reported on September 16 by The Guardian newspaper, citing a representative of the Israeli military.

"We expect to see 2-3 thousand terrorists on the battlefield in Gaza City. Some of them, as we understand it, have been there since the beginning of the conflict and are preparing to interact with our forces on the ground and underground," said an Israeli military spokesman.

He added that, in accordance with the directive of the political echelon, the command forces of the Israel Defense Forces expanded ground operations to the main stronghold of Hamas, the city of Gaza.

To defeat: Israel launched a large-scale offensive on Gaza

As of September 15, more than 60 people were killed.

Earlier in the day, Israeli media reported that Israel had launched massive strikes across the Gaza Strip. Later, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz confirmed Israel's plans to strike Gaza before defeating Hamas and freeing the hostages. According to him, the Israeli military will not retreat until their mission is completed.

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