Israel says ‘centre of gravity’ of war moving north

JERUSALEM: The defence minister of Israel, which has been fighting Hamas in Gaza for nearly a year, said on Wednesday (Sep 18) the war’s “centre of gravity” was moving north, where Israel has clashed daily with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
“The centre of gravity is moving northward – resources are being allocated,” Yoav Gallant said during a visit to an Israeli air base.
“We are at the start of a new phase in the war – it requires courage, determination and perseverance on our part,” he said, according to a statement issued by his office.
Gallant said the military had not “forgotten” its goals in Gaza.