Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant told infantry soldiers gathered on the Gaza Strip border on Thursday that they would soon see the Palestinian enclave “from the inside,” indicating that a ground invasion may be imminent.

According to the Reuters news agency, Gallant added, according to the statement: “You see Gaza now from afar, and soon you will see it from the inside.” The order will be issued.”

The Israeli Defense Minister warned Hezbollah of the repercussions of entering into a war with his country, calling on it to look at Gaza City first.

“We focus first and foremost on defeating Hamas,” Gallant said. I have been leading soldiers into battles for 45 years, and I am responsible for security, and I have been responsible for that over the past two weeks - even in difficult times, and I am responsible for leading Israel to victory.”

Gallant indicated that the army is preparing for a long-term clash with Israel's enemies, adding, "We are not talking about a short military campaign - but rather a long campaign."

Galant touched on the Hezbollah threat on the border with Lebanon, saying, “Hezbollah is trying to challenge the State of Israel and the Israeli Defense Forces, and deploy forces in strong defensive formations. We are ready, and if Hezbollah wants war, it must first take a look at pictures of Gaza City.”