The Israeli army is “still far from victory” as Tel Aviv continues its deadly offensive in Gaza, dozens of Israeli reserve officers have written in a letter, Anadolu reports.

“In the past few days, we have been astonished by repeated statements from senior army officials that victory is within reach and it is possible to move to the stage of pinpoint raids,” reads the letter signed by around 100 officers to Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.

“We, who came from the field, know very well that the situation is still far from victory.”

The army officers said that Palestinian factions still have cross-border capabilities such as UAVs, explosive drones and mortars.

“This is not what victory looks like!”

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