Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, has announced this Tuesday that the country will launch “a total offensive” against the Gaza Strip, which will completely change the situation on the ground, although he did not go into specific aspects. “Gaza will never be what it was“said Gallant.

“I have lifted all restrictions. We have regained control of the border and we are moving to an all-out offensive,” said Gallant, when meeting with Israeli soldiers and elite fighters near the Gaza border. “You have fought with great bravery. You have seen what we fight against: against human animals“, the minister repeated again, characterizing the Hamas militiamen as “the Islamic State” of Gaza.

“Thanks to your heroic action, you will have the right to change the reality here. You will see the transformation. Hamas wanted a change, and will change 180 degrees from what they thought. They will regret that moment: Gaza will never be what it was, Gallant has promised.It can’t be that he is murdered Israeli children in the countryside and Hamas continues to exist. “I have lifted all restrictions: anyone who fights against us will be killed, using all means,” the minister insisted.

For its “total offensive”, the Government of Israel has called up to 300,000 reservists since the Hamas surprise attack. This was confirmed to EFE by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. At the same time, the Israeli Air Force is sending military transport planes abroad to facilitate the return of those Israelis who want to join the troops.

Israel has managed to move that number of reservists in just 48 hours, something unprecedented, according to the Army. In Israel, every adult up to the age of 40 counts as military in reserve, is obliged to go to the ranks if called and occasionally participate in training activities. Only pregnant women or women with children are exempt.