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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a resolute statement on Sunday, urged Hamas militants to cease their resistance, signaling what he believes to be the nearing end of the Palestinian Islamist group amidst the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. “The war is still ongoing but it is the beginning of the end of Hamas. I say to the Hamas terrorists: It’s over.Don’t die for (Yahya) Sinwar. Surrender now,” Netanyahu declared, referring to the Hamas chief in Gaza.
Netanyahu’s call comes as the conflict, which began over two months ago, shows no signs of abating. He further stated, “In the past few days, dozens of Hamas terrorists have surrendered to our forces.” However, the Israeli military has not provided evidence to support this claim, and Hamas has firmly denied such occurrences.
This development follows a statement made nearly a month ago by Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who asserted that Hamas had “lost control” of Gaza. Contrasting this, Hamas members boasted of their resilience and success against Israeli forces. Izzat al-Rishq, a senior Hamas political bureau member, proclaimed, “The end of the occupation has begun in Gaza,” and predicted that history would regard Gaza as a significant victory for Palestinian militants.
The conflict, which escalated following Hamas’ deadliest attack on Israel on October 7, resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths and the abduction of around 240 hostages, as per Israeli reports. In response, Israel launched a relentless military offensive, leading to widespread destruction in Gaza and the death of at least 17,997 people, predominantly women and children, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry.
Israeli tanks reach centre of Khan Younis
The Israeli military’s recent focus has been Khan Younis, the main city in the southern Gaza Strip. Despite Israeli leaders’ claims of Hamas fighters surrendering, the militant group has dismissed these as “false and baseless.” The city has witnessed intense combat, with residents reporting heavy tank movements and continuous airstrikes.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concerns about the situation, foreseeing a complete breakdown of public order and potential epidemic diseases, along with mass displacement towards Egypt.
Amidst the chaos, Palestinians released by Israel’s military in Gaza recounted physical abuse during custody, a claim currently under investigation by the Israeli military.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic,” with the health system nearing collapse. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of WHO, highlighted the dire medical needs and increased risk of disease, while only a fraction of hospitals remain operational.
Hamas warns hostages doomed unless demands met
As the conflict continues, Hamas has warned that no hostages will be released alive unless their demands are met. This statement comes as international aid organizations warn of an impending humanitarian crisis, with the UN estimating that nearly 1.9 million of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents have been displaced.
In a televised statement, a Hamas spokesman said Israel will not receive “their prisoners alive without an exchange and negotiation and meeting the demands of the resistance.”
Senior Hamas official Bassem Neim said in late November the movement was “ready to release all soldiers in exchange for all our prisoners”.
Israel says there are still 137 hostages in Gaza, while activists say around 7,000 Palestinians are in Israeli jails.
(With inputs from agencies)
Netanyahu’s call comes as the conflict, which began over two months ago, shows no signs of abating. He further stated, “In the past few days, dozens of Hamas terrorists have surrendered to our forces.” However, the Israeli military has not provided evidence to support this claim, and Hamas has firmly denied such occurrences.
This development follows a statement made nearly a month ago by Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, who asserted that Hamas had “lost control” of Gaza. Contrasting this, Hamas members boasted of their resilience and success against Israeli forces. Izzat al-Rishq, a senior Hamas political bureau member, proclaimed, “The end of the occupation has begun in Gaza,” and predicted that history would regard Gaza as a significant victory for Palestinian militants.
The conflict, which escalated following Hamas’ deadliest attack on Israel on October 7, resulted in approximately 1,200 Israeli deaths and the abduction of around 240 hostages, as per Israeli reports. In response, Israel launched a relentless military offensive, leading to widespread destruction in Gaza and the death of at least 17,997 people, predominantly women and children, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry.
Israeli tanks reach centre of Khan Younis
The Israeli military’s recent focus has been Khan Younis, the main city in the southern Gaza Strip. Despite Israeli leaders’ claims of Hamas fighters surrendering, the militant group has dismissed these as “false and baseless.” The city has witnessed intense combat, with residents reporting heavy tank movements and continuous airstrikes.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed grave concerns about the situation, foreseeing a complete breakdown of public order and potential epidemic diseases, along with mass displacement towards Egypt.
Amidst the chaos, Palestinians released by Israel’s military in Gaza recounted physical abuse during custody, a claim currently under investigation by the Israeli military.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic,” with the health system nearing collapse. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of WHO, highlighted the dire medical needs and increased risk of disease, while only a fraction of hospitals remain operational.
Hamas warns hostages doomed unless demands met
As the conflict continues, Hamas has warned that no hostages will be released alive unless their demands are met. This statement comes as international aid organizations warn of an impending humanitarian crisis, with the UN estimating that nearly 1.9 million of Gaza’s 2.4 million residents have been displaced.
In a televised statement, a Hamas spokesman said Israel will not receive “their prisoners alive without an exchange and negotiation and meeting the demands of the resistance.”
Senior Hamas official Bassem Neim said in late November the movement was “ready to release all soldiers in exchange for all our prisoners”.
Israel says there are still 137 hostages in Gaza, while activists say around 7,000 Palestinians are in Israeli jails.
(With inputs from agencies)
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