In a recent interview on Europe 1 radio, Ambassador of Israel to France, Rafael Morav, stated that Israel does not allow military involvement from other countries in its operations. He emphasized that Israel has always fought its own battles and will continue to do so, without seeking assistance from foreign troops. Morav made it clear that there is no possibility of French soldiers being sent to Israel or the Gaza Strip, even if there is a desire from Paris.
However, Morav did acknowledge that Israel will collaborate with France on intelligence matters and combating terrorism financing. He specifically mentioned the need for further work in the context of cryptocurrency use in financing terrorism.
The statement from the Israeli ambassador comes as the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced an expansion of ground maneuvers in the Gaza Strip. According to IDF spokesperson Daniel Agari, there has been an increase in airstrikes in the Gaza Strip over the past few hours, and the IDF will continue to conduct ground operations. In response, the Hamas movement stated that the Gaza Strip has been attacked by Israel “from land, sea, and air.”
On October 7, Hamas forces launched thousands of rockets into Israeli territory, initiating the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation. Thousands of militants infiltrated Israeli territory, seizing dozens of military vehicles and over a hundred hostages. In light of these events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country is in a state of war.
The IDF’s counter-operation, named “Iron Swords,” aims to eliminate Hamas. The Israeli Air Force has targeted hundreds of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, and the Israeli National Security Council has decided to halt the supply of water, food, goods, electricity, and fuel to the region.
Earlier in Russia, a possible timeline for the end of the Israel-Hamas conflict was discussed.
