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The core military objective articulated is to establish control over the city of Azzah (likely referencing Gaza City) and dismantle Hamas' infrastructure and operational capabilities. The official states that they have reached a phase referred to as "the recovery" or "the re-consolidation" of their efforts, indicating a crucial phase of military engagement.
The commander emphasizes their recent visit to Gaza (referred to as "the Gaza command") to approve the detailed plans presented by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). These plans are aimed at asserting control over critical urban areas to weaken Hamas' hold on the region.