Netanyahu Makes Rare Gaza Visit, Says “Hamas Will Never Rule Again”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a uncommon go to to Gaza on Tuesday the place he mentioned Hamas shall by no means rule the Palestinian enclave once more as soon as the battle is over. He additionally reaffirmed his pledge to annihilate the militant group and mentioned that the Israeli armed forces have destroyed Hamas’s navy capabilities completely.

Mr Netanyahu, seen in a battle vest and a ballistic helmet, stood at a seaside location in Gaza and recorded a video the place he mentioned “Hamas shall not return” and spoke in regards to the Israeli hostages nonetheless in captivity.

Prime Minister Netanyahu mentioned that the seek for the remaining 101 Israeli hostages nonetheless lacking in Gaza will proceed. He even provided a $5 million reward for the return of every hostage.

He then went on to warn the terrorists by saying “Anybody who dares to hurt our hostages could have blood on their head. We’ll hunt you down and get you.”

Mr Netanyahu additionally mentioned that “Whoever brings us a hostage will discover a protected method. So, the selection is yours, however the consequence would be the identical. We’ll get all of them again.”

Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting Gaza to get a first-hand briefing of operational actions on floor by Israel’s navy. The Defence Minister and Military chief had accompanied him.

Hamas’s 2023 assault on Israel marked the nation’s bloodiest day in its historical past, with 1,200 individuals killed and over 250 taken hostage. The assault, which triggered the over-year-long battle up to now, noticed Israel reply with its most damaging offensive in Gaza ever, killing almost 44,000 individuals and wounding 103,898, in keeping with the Gaza well being ministry, and turning the Strip right into a wasteland of rubble with hundreds of thousands determined for meals, gasoline, water and sanitation.

Israel, which has because the starting of the battle, focused and killed a number of high Hamas leaders, has vowed to destroy the group totally. Whereas Israel and its Western allies have declared Hamas a terrorist group, Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Iran have been supporting it in its actions.

Hamas’s supporters regard them as heroes main the battle for Palestinian statehood, which had drifted off the worldwide agenda.