Jerusalem: On Saturday, the Israeli army announced the completion of the dismantling of Hamas’s command structure in the northern Gaza Strip.
According to army spokesperson Daniel Hagari, the Hamas military framework in the area has been dismantled, leaving Palestinian members operating sporadically and without commanders.
The focus now shifts to dismantling Hamas in the central and southern parts of the Gaza Strip, a task acknowledged to take time. Israel’s commitment to crushing Gaza’s Hamas rulers intensified after the group carried out a deadly attack on October 7, resulting in around 1,140 deaths, mostly civilians, and the taking of 250 hostages, with 132 remaining in captivity, according to Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the government directed the army to “eliminate Hamas,” secure the return of all hostages, and ensure Gaza will not pose a threat to Israel in the future.
Netanyahu emphasized the continuation of the war until all goals are achieved, without specifying the exact methods for dismantling Hamas in the central and southern Gaza Strip.
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