Israel plans to continue the military operation in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is completely defeated. This was stated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. TASS.
“Contrary to what is said, the war continues on all fronts and will continue on all fronts until we achieve all our goals. “This is my order, the order of the Israeli government to the army, the army and all security structures, and they will carry out this order,” he said.
The Israeli prime minister added that defeating Hamas could take months or even years.
January 18 reportedIt was stated that the European Union (EU) will make a decision on sanctions against Hamas on January 22.
The situation in the Middle East escalated on October 7, when thousands of armed supporters of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas entered Israel from the Gaza Strip, attacked civilians and kidnapped more than 200 hostages. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was at war. A ground operation was launched, its aim was to bring back the hostages and completely destroy Hamas. Israel decided to stop the supply of water, food, goods, electricity and fuel to the Gaza Strip and began intense bombardment.
Previously reportedHe said Israel and the Gaza government were discussing a month-long closure.