BENJAMIN Netanyahu has vowed to “free Gaza from Hamas” thugs once and for all as he details Israel’s latest plan.
The defiant prime minister has accused the terror group of refusing to “lay down its arms” – leaving Israel “no choice but to finish the job”.
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Netanyahu says his plan to eradicate Hamas is the “best option to end war” despite increasing global pressure to stop the fighting.
The plan would see the IDF “dismantle” the two remaining Hamas strongholds in the central camps in Al Mawasi and Gaza City.
Israel has already announced plans to takeover Gaza City with them warning civilians to evacuate immediately.
Netanyahu announced: “We have about 70 to 75 per cent of Gaza under Israeli control, military control.
“Last Thursday, Israel’s cabinet, Israel’s security cabinet, instructed the IDF to dismantle the two remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza City and the central camps.”
He added this is “the best way to end the war”.
After Hamas is wiped out and Gaza becomes demilitarised, the PM says Israel will maintain “security responsibility”.
A “non-Israeli civilian administration” will be established in Gaza within 24 hours, he added.
Israel’s cabinet also signed off on five guiding principles to conclude the war this week.
Included a roadmap that leaves no room for compromise with Hamas.
First is the complete disarmament of Hamas.
Israel has made it clear that the terrorist group must be stripped of its weapons entirely – not just weakened, but dismantled – to prevent any future attacks on Israeli civilians.
This includes weapons factories and underground tunnels that have turned Gaza into a launchpad for attacks.
The 22-month war has left tens of thousands dead after Hamas attacked Israeli civilians on October 7.
They took 251 hostages during the assault with 49 still being held in Gaza – including 27 who the IDF say are dead.
The return of all hostages, both living and dead, is also a non-negotiable pillar of the plan.
Israeli leaders have stressed that no resolution will be accepted unless it includes the safe return of every captive held in Gaza.
Another goal is to create a buffer zone of peace, free from rockets, terrorists and threats.
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