" Hamas Can't Be Eliminated", Says Israeli Army, Netanyahu Disagrees

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56am on 20 Jun 2024,Thursday International

Israel's military spokesperson, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, asserted that Hamas cannot be eliminated as an ideology, suggesting that military action alone is insufficient for its eradication. In an interview with Channel 13, Hagari stated, “To say we will make Hamas disappear is misleading. Without providing an alternative, Hamas will persist.” His remarks prompted a swift rebuttal from Prime Minister Netanyahu's office, reaffirming the government's commitment to destroying Hamas’ military and governmental structures. This statement came amidst Israel's ongoing offensive in Gaza, which began after Hamas' October 7 attack, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.

Read More at NDTV

Menu