“The army’s role is to shape a military reality that gives Israel a stronger hand in future negotiations,” retired Maj.-Gen. Israel Zini said. The IDF's role in the Gaza Strip is not to eliminate every Hamas operative, but to shape a reality that strengthens Israel’s position in any eventual hostage deal or ceasefire agreement, retired Maj.-Gen. Israel Zini told 103FM radio on Wednesday. “The army’s role is to shape a military reality that gives Israel a stronger hand in future negotiations,” Zini said. “Ultimately, there will be some form of agreement, but it must be from a position of streng...