Israel army chief says ‘preparing offensive plans’ amid efforts to secure hostages’ release

Israel's army chief said on Saturday the military was "preparing offensive plans" even as efforts to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza continue. (AP)

• Lt. General Halevi said they are making immense efforts to bring the captives back

JERUSALEM: Israel’s army chief said on Saturday the military was “preparing offensive plans” even as efforts to secure the release of hostages still held in Gaza continue.
Following the latest prisoner-hostage swap under a truce deal with Hamas militants, Lt. General Herzi Halevi said, referring to the captives who remain in Gaza: “We are making immense efforts to bring them back while simultaneously preparing offensive plans.”