Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare visit to Gaza on Tuesday, where he said Hamas would never rule the Palestinian territory after the war ends. He also reiterated his pledge to destroy the terrorist group and said that Israeli armed forces have completely destroyed Hamas’ military capabilities.
Mr Netanyahu, seen wearing a combat jacket and ballistic helmet, stood at a seaside location in Gaza and recorded a video in which he said “Hamas will not return” and talked about Israeli hostages still being held in captivity .
Prime Minister Netanyahu said the search for the remaining 101 Israeli hostages still missing in Gaza would continue. He also offered a $5 million reward for the return of each hostage.
He then warned the terrorists, saying, “Whoever dares to harm our hostages will have blood on their heads. We will find you and catch you.”
Mr Netanyahu also said that “Whoever brings us hostage will find safe passage. So, the choice is yours, but the result will be the same. We will bring them all back.”
Benjamin Netanyahu was visiting Gaza to get a first-hand view of operational activities by the Israeli military on the ground. The Defense Minister and the Army Chief were also with him.
Hamas’s 2023 attack on Israel marked the bloodiest day in the country’s history, with 1,200 people killed and more than 250 taken hostage. The attack, which sparked more than a year-long war, came as Israel responded with its most devastating attack to date in Gaza, killing nearly 44,000 and injuring 103,898, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. , and the strip was turned into a wasteland. Millions of people are desperate for food, fuel, water and sanitation.
Israel, which has targeted and killed several top Hamas leaders since the beginning of the war, has vowed to completely destroy the group. While Israel and its Western allies have declared Hamas a terrorist group, Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Iran are supporting it in its activities.
Hamas supporters regard him as a hero for leading the fight for a Palestinian state, which had deviated from the international agenda.
