Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, declared on Sunday that the end of Hamas, a Palestinian group, was approaching and called for Hamas operatives to surrender, stating that their war was futile. The conflict in the Gaza Strip had been ongoing for more than two months at the time of his statement.
Netanyahu asserted that the war against Hamas was still in progress but expressed confidence that it marked the beginning of the end for the group. He directly addressed Hamas terrorists, urging them to lay down their arms and surrender. Netanyahu cited the surrender of dozens of Hamas members to Israeli forces in the preceding days.
Despite Netanyahu’s claims, the Israeli military had not provided evidence of these surrenders, and Hamas refuted such assertions. The situation remained tense, with conflicting narratives between the two parties involved.
Approximately one month before Netanyahu’s statement, Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant had declared that Hamas had “lost control” of Gaza. This statement indicated a significant development in the dynamics of the conflict.
The conflict originated with a deadly attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, which resulted in casualties and the capture of hostages. In response, Israel launched a relentless military offensive, causing extensive damage in Gaza and resulting in a significant number of casualties, mainly among women and children, according to figures reported by the Hamas-run health ministry. The situation remained complex and fraught with conflicting claims from both sides.
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