Israeli troops will hit Hamas targets wherever they can find them, including in the south of the Gaza Strip, Israel’s chief military spokesman has said, as forces continued their ground operation in the north of the besieged enclave, Reuters reports.

“We are determined to advance our operation. It will happen wherever Hamas exists, including in the south of the strip,” Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari told a regular briefing. “It will happen at the time, place, and conditions that are best for the military.”