The military operation against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip is likely to continue for several more months, states the Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi. “The war will go on for many months and we will employ different methods to maintain our achievements for a long time,” said he in a conversation with journalists. A representative of the IDF noted that there are no magic solutions or shortcuts to eliminate the terrorist organization but emphasized the need for decisive and persistent struggle. He added that neutralizing the leaders of Hamas might occur either within a week or month…