IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi criticized the political leadership and the uncertainty regarding the continuation of the campaign in Gaza during a briefing to the Intelligence Subcommittee ahead of the maneuvering phase of “Gideon Chariots B.” This was learned by ynet. According to sources familiar with the content of the discussion, the Chief of Staff spoke about uncertainty regarding the “day after” question and the next stages of fighting after Gaza City: “The Prime Minister doesn’t tell us what the next phase is, we don’t know what to prepare for. If they want military governance, then they should say military governance.” He described the American aid fund’s (GHF) food distribution plan as a “failure” and added: “I don’t understand why money is being spent on this.”