While the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) is carrying out an operation to eradicate the Palestinian armed faction Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel’s Minister of Defense claimed that the Hamas battalion is on the verge of disbandment.
At a press conference on the 11th (local time), Minister of Defense Joaf Galland said, “We have surrounded the last stronghold of Hamas,” and “Hamas battalions, which were considered invincible and have been preparing to fight us for years, are in danger of being disbanded.” “He said.
Minister Gallant said, “Hundreds of Hamas fighters have been surrendering to the IDF in recent days. This shows what is happening in the terrorist group (Hamas).”
He continued, “Those who surrender can save their lives,” and added, “Among those already arrested are ‘terrorists’ who participated in the attack against the Israeli community on October 7.”
“They are telling us a very interesting story,” Gallant said of the captured Hamas members.
Hamas members surrendered to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). @Dr_RizwanAhmed X (Twitter) Capture“The fate of Hamas’ high-ranking commanders and low-ranking members is the same,” he said. “They all surrender or die. “There is no third option,” he said.
In response to a question about the international community’s call for a ceasefire, Minister Gallant said, “The war will end when the goal is achieved.” The goal he mentioned is interpreted to mean eliminating Hamas.
In response to a question about the relationship between the United States and Israel, Secretary Gallant said, “We are considering everything the United States is asking and saying,” and “I, along with every member of the Cabinet, take seriously what the United States is saying.” “The United States will find a way to help us,” he added.
Regarding the possibility of resuming hostage trading with Hamas, he said, “I think that the more we strengthen military pressure, the more hostage trading proposals will come,” and “If an offer comes (from Hamas), we will consider it.”
Choi Jae-ho,
Source: Donga
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