In a significant development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a resolute pledge to continue the battle against Hamas, declaring every member of the Palestinian militant organization as a potential threat.
Netanyahu’s firm statement comes in the wake of a surprise attack launched by Hamas last Saturday. The Israeli Prime Minister conveyed his country’s determination to obliterate Hamas, equating the group to the notorious Islamic State (Daesh) and asserting that they would be crushed just as the world defeated Daesh.
In a historic move, Netanyahu delivered this announcement jointly with his war cabinet during a brief televised address.
Prior to this, Netanyahu managed to temporarily set aside his political differences, forming an emergency government inclusive of centrist former defense minister Benny Gantz. This alliance is established to address the ongoing crisis and ensure a unified response to the situation.