Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the new Israeli military plan involving a ground invasion of Gaza is the best way to end the ongoing war against Hamas, which began in October 2023. Netanyahu emphasized that the plan does not aim to occupy Gaza but to liberate the city from Hamas control. He stated that Israel has no other choice to complete the operation and expressed confidence in winning the war with or without external support. The announcement underscores Israel's commitment to a decisive military strategy to conclude the conflict.