The Prime Minister's Office, the Defense Minister's Office, and the IDF Spokesperson's Unit released a joint statement that Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and Chief of Staff Halevi are working in close and full cooperation in the war against Hamas following reports of discord between them.

"The Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and the IDF Chief-of-Staff are working in close and full cooperation, around the clock, to lead the State of Israel to a decisive victory over Hamas," the statement reads.

"There is total and mutual trust between the Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and the IDF Chief-of-Staff; the unity of the goal is clear.

"The media is requested to show responsibility and refrain from false reports that only harm our unity and our forces."