Eisenkot's Staff: Israel Has Not Achieved Victory in Gaza

Alexander Gorodnitsky, the head of the Russian-speaking staff for the Yashar! party, stated that Israel cannot claim a complete victory in Gaza as long as Hamas remains armed and capable of threatening the country. In an interview with Boris Mirkin on MIG TV, Gorodnitsky directly responded "No, I do not believe Israel has won in Gaza," linking his assessment to Hamas's continued military capabilities.

Gorodnitsky explained the position of party leader Gadi Eisenkot, who had previously advocated for a cessation of hostilities to secure the release of hostages. He clarified that Eisenkot's proposal was not about capitulation or a deal at any cost, but rather aimed to free hostages, thereby removing a constraint on Israel's military options. Following the hostages' release, Israel could then reconsider the use of force if Hamas did not disarm.

Furthermore, Gorodnitsky expressed skepticism about international agreements guaranteeing an end to future hostilities. He noted that "any agreements exist as long as the parties adhere to them," emphasizing that the security issue would remain unresolved if Hamas retained its weapons and continued to pose a threat.