Netanyahu: Israeli army destroyed 75% of Hamas battalions

Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahusaid this Monday that as part of its operations in the Gaza Strip, the army managed to destroy about 75 percent of the battalions of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) located in the Palestinian enclave.

According to the Prime Minister, Israeli troops managed to dismantle 18 of the 24 Hamas battalions which operated in the Gaza Strip and is working to eliminate as many militants as possible. Moreover, Israel is “destroying” huge tunnel network that the militia has an underground.

During a visit to Latrun, about 25 kilometers from Jerusalem, Netanyahu took the opportunity to meet with some soldiers in the area and emphasize that Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have no other goal than “total victory” over Palestinian militia, claims Times of Israel.

We are on the path to complete victory (…) and I want to tell you that we are determined and will not give up on this. we won’t deliver end of the war without achieving the goal of complete victory that would restore security in both the south and the north.

While Netanyahu has not specified what he means by complete victory, he has previously emphasized that Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip They must end with the return of hostages and guarantees of the safety of the population living in the south of the country.

At the same time, he clarified that if the set goals are not achieved, the population of the south will be evacuated after Hamas attacks on October 7– will not be able to return to their homes; while another massacre would be “just a matter of time.” In addition, he warned that the Lebanese Shiite militia party Hezbollah and other groups will “destroy” the region.

In early October, Hamas launched an unprecedented series of attacks into Israel, leaving nearly 1,200 dead and 240 hostages. He Israeli army quickly launched a military campaign in the Gaza Strip that has already killed nearly 27,500 Palestinians.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

Mary

As an experienced journalist and author, Mary has been reporting on the latest news and trends for over 5 years. With a passion for uncovering the stories behind the headlines, Mary has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of journalism. Her writing style is insightful, engaging and thought-provoking, as she takes a deep dive into the most pressing issues of our time.