Israel Will Not Allow Hamas to Exist as a Neighboring Entity - IDF Spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, has stated that Israel will no longer allow Hamas to exist as a neighboring entity. This was reported by The Washington Post.

“Unlike previous operations, we are dismantling Hamas's governance structure and sovereignty,” he said.

In recent days, Israel has mobilized 360,000 reservists and has concentrated armored vehicles near the border with Gaza.

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll from airstrikes in Gaza has reached 1,417 over the past six days, including 447 children and 248 women.