Israel's Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, has stated that Hamas no longer exists as an organized military force, highlighting the impact of Israel's military operations.
Despite this, Gallant sees a window for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, emphasizing the strategic opportunity it presents for Israel, including the potential for calming tensions on the northern border with Lebanon. The statement comes amidst ongoing discussions for a truce deal that could involve a hostage release, which Gallant supports as a moral and strategic move.
However, recent Israeli strikes in Gaza, particularly in a humanitarian zone, have resulted in significant casualties, underscoring the ongoing conflict's complexity and the challenges ahead in reaching a lasting peace.
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Israel has to choose between hostage deal and risk of escalation, Yoav Gallant says
Defence minister Yoav... However, Gallant said Israel’s military pressure on Hamas had created the “necessary conditions” for a deal, and that after 11 months of war, “Hamas as a military formation no longer exists”. He added that Israel had...
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