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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes the weekly cabinet meeting at the Defence Ministry in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 7, 2024. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Israeli Forces Decimate Majority of Hamas Combat Units in Gaza, Netanyahu Commits to Full Victory
In a recent statement from Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that approximately two-thirds of Hamas' military regiments in Gaza have been neutralised. Emphasising his commitment, Netanyahu assured that the operations will persist until they achieve "complete victory."
During a press briefing in Tel Aviv, Netanyahu delineated the operational phases against Hamas. "The initial phase focuses on dismantling Hamas' structured combat units," he explained. "To date, we have successfully incapacitated sixteen or seventeen of their twenty-four units.
The subsequent phase involves thoroughly cleansing the area of militants. Typically, the first phase concludes more rapidly, whereas the latter tends to be more protracted."
Netanyahu, holding a photograph of an Israeli soldier who lost his life in the conflict, affirmed that these sacrifices would not be in vain. He vowed to continue the military campaign until Hamas is utterly defeated and all hostages in Gaza are liberated.