Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday that Hamas' external leadership is seeking a replacement for its Gaza leader, Yahya Sinwar.
Yahya Sinwar © Mena Today
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Sunday that Hamas' external leadership is seeking a replacement for its Gaza leader, Yahya Sinwar, who has been incommunicado for weeks amid the war.
During a situation assessment at the Southern Command, Gallant said that Hamas was shopping around to determine who would control the Gaza Strip, as “Hamas' Gaza operation is unresponsive, without local leadership for dialogue, prompting external leaders to seek a new internal head."
Gallant added, "The Khan Younis Brigade has been defeated and is not functioning as a military entity in any way. Hamas is left with marginal forces in the central camps and the Rafah Brigade, and what stands between them and complete collapse as a military system is an IDF decision.
“There's no one coming to their aid - no Iranians, no international assistance. What is demonstrated here is determination, perseverance and the Israeli military and national systems."
This Wednesday marks the opening of a new edition of the Paris Peace Forum, a diplomatic gathering meant to promote peace, cooperation, and dialogue. A noble idea, at least on paper. But this year’s edition descends into sheer cynicism and, frankly, a moral disgrace.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he would consult with the defense establishment to determine an appropriate response to what he described as new violations of the ceasefire deal by Hamas, after the militant group returned the remains of a hostage on Monday, remains which, according to Israeli authorities, had already been recovered two years ago.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Monday that only countries “impartial” toward Israel should be allowed to contribute troops to a proposed international force for post-war Gaza—effectively ruling out Turkey.
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