Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said that "the rules of the game have changed" in the confrontation with Hamas, stressing that Israel will continue its war of extermination in the Gaza Strip "until all hostages are returned and the movement is completely eliminated."

Katz's remarks came during a field tour of the Israeli Air Force's Tal Nof base on Tuesday, following Israel's reversal of the ceasefire agreement and resumption of the war on Gaza, which has resulted in the deaths of 420 Palestinians in just hours.

Katz said, "I congratulate the IAF and the IDF on the unprecedented assassinations last night in Gaza, which were carried out based on the decision made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and me, with the approval of all the security agencies."

He added, "Hamas must realize that the rules of the game have changed. If it does not immediately release all the hostages, the gates of hell will open on it, and it will face the full force of the Israeli army by air, sea, and land, until it is completely eliminated," he said.

Katz stressed that Israel "will not stop fighting until all hostages are returned to their homes and all threats to the residents of the south are removed."

By resuming its war on Gaza, Israel seeks to achieve three main goals. The first is to pressure Hamas to accept its terms in negotiations regarding a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. It also threatens to undermine the movement's rule in the Strip.

In addition, Israel is attempting to exert pressure on Iran and the Houthis amid the regional escalation. It is also working to prevent the rebuilding of the Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, and weaken its combat capabilities.