Speaking to IDF reservists, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced an imminent, all-out military operation to destroy Hamas: “We’re hitting them with full force to dismantle their organization. If they offer to release more hostages, we’ll accept them and continue our mission. We’re going to finish this.”

Addressing Gaza’s population, he stated: “The challenge is finding countries willing to accept them. Given the opportunity, half of Gaza’s residents would likely leave.”

He concluded decisively: “Hamas will cease to exist in Gaza.”