Intense fighting in Rafah on the verge of conclusion, according to Netanyahu.
In a shift of tactics, Israel moves its last Hamas units from Rafah, situated on the boundary with Egypt, amidst global condemnation for continuous attacks on the city.
Following the completion of the offensive, Netanyahu shares plans to redeploy a portion of forces towards the north. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering defense and facilitating the return of displaced residents from the area.
Netanyahu refuses to entertain any peace deal that signals an end to the conflict in Gaza. He, however, is amenable to a "conditional agreement" that consists of the release of captives from Gaza. The Israeli prime minister asserted, "Our objective is to rescue the captives and eradicate the Hamas rule in Gaza."
American diplomats have voiced reservations regarding Israel's objective to annihilate Hamas. Similarly, Israeli Army spokesperson Daniel Hagari has raised questions about the feasibility of eradicating Hamas and described it as an "ideology" that cannot be "eradicated" on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu announced that the intense fighting in Rafah, which is situated on the border with Egypt in the Gaza Strip, was nearing its end. Despite international criticism, Israel continued its military deployment against Hamas, with the last Hamas units being moved out of Rafah. Netanyahu revealed plans to deploy some forces towards the north, aiming to strengthen defense and allow displaced residents to return. However, Netanyahu refused to consider a peace deal that would mark the end of the conflict in Gaza. Instead, he was open to a "conditional agreement" that would result in the release of captives from Gaza. The Israeli prime minister's stated objective was to rescue the captives and dismantle Hamas's rule in Gaza. However, American diplomats and the Israeli Army spokesperson expressed doubts about the feasibility of completely eradicating Hamas as an ideology. These developments unfolded on Sunday.
