Security source confirms: Escalation of strikes in Gaza - a message regarding freedom of action | Guy Azriel

A security source confirms to i24NEWS that the increased pace of strikes in the Gaza Strip constitutes a clear declaration of intent to preserve Israeli freedom of action, contrary to statements from the Prime Minister's circle that the escalation stems from security needs.

A security source confirms in a conversation with i24NEWS that the increased pace of strikes in the Gaza Strip is not solely due to operational needs, as claimed by the Prime Minister's circle, but rather constitutes a clear declaration of intent to preserve Israeli freedom of action in the Strip. These statements align with the message Netanyahu conveyed to Jared Kushner, that Israel will continue to thwart immediate threats and carry out targeted killings, including against terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre. Israel's main challenge in the coming days will be to maintain operational freedom of action without being perceived in Washington as obstructing the roadmap and the Peace Council's outline for disarming Hamas. A source from the Peace Council conveyed a message of restraint: "We are not telling Israel to stop the strikes, but we ask to calm down. It is possible to act more and absorb less international criticism if done correctly."