Israeli def. min. orders plan for ‘complete defeat’ of Hamas if hostage deal fails

“Any political decision is irrelevant to the present plan and required actions, as no Arab or different entities would take accountability for managing civilian life in Gaza till Hamas is totally dismantled,” he added.

The remarks got here amid a brand new spherical of talks in Doha, Qatar, aimed toward reaching a ceasefire in Gaza and liberating the remaining Israeli hostages held there.

Israel launched a large-scale offensive on the Gaza Strip in October 2023, following a Hamas-led assault on southern Israel that killed about 1,200 individuals and resulted within the taking of about 250 hostages. Israel said its objective is attaining a “complete victory” over Hamas and securing the discharge of the hostages. Since then, over 46,000 Palestinians have been killed within the enclave, in response to Gaza well being authorities.