"National Security Chief Predicts 7 More Months of Conflict"
National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi announced that fighting in Gaza is expected to continue for at least another seven months. The IDF currently controls 75% of the Philadelphia corridor along Gaza's southern border with Egypt and plans to work with Egypt to prevent smuggling. Brig.-Gen. (res.) Amir Avivi emphasized the importance of a decisive battle in Rafah, suggesting that its occupation could lead to a total collapse and potentially end the war within two months if handled correctly.