"The expansion of the IDF’s operational activity furthers the war’s goals," IDF Spokesman R.-Adm. Daniel Hagari said. The IDF has entered Gaza IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari said Saturday morning. The defense minister held an operational situation assessment with senior defense establishment officials. The discussion was centered on military operations, the hostage situation, and humanitarian concerns. And hunt down every terrorist.”Gallant directed the officials to continue strikes in Gaza targeting Hamas terrorist positions.