Netanyahu Vows to Eliminate Hamas, Pursue Attackers on Memorial Day
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
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- Netanyahu vowed to eliminate Hamas rule and pursue all attackers and hostage-holders.
- He also addressed ongoing threats from Hezbollah and Iran.
- Statements followed Shin Bet head's warning of Hamas strengthening in Gaza.
- Military Intelligence head detailed numbers of October 7th infiltrators.
- The remarks were made on the third memorial day for the October 7th massacre.
On the third state memorial day for the October 7th massacre, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday that Israel would eliminate Hamas rule in Gaza and pursue all those involved in the attack and holding hostages. "In Gaza, there will be no Hamas rule," Netanyahu declared at the state memorial ceremony for the war's fallen. "Anyone involved in the attack against us, anyone who held our hostages, is living on borrowed time. We will reach them as we have reached others. Day by day, we settle accounts with these vile murderers."
Netanyahu also addressed Israel's other major adversaries, stating that in Lebanon, Israel would continue to strike Hezbollah, creating a chance for peace with a population largely desiring it. Regarding Iran, he asserted that the "regime of terror" in Tehran would not be allowed to threaten Israel's existence, characterizing the regime as weaker than ever and fighting for its survival.
These statements come a day after Shin Bet head David Zin reportedly told the security cabinet that Hamas is strengthening in Gaza. Zin warned that instead of demilitarization, Hamas is planning a new attack or a specific hostage-taking incident, possibly around elections, and noted Hamas's connection with the Houthis.
Additionally, Head of Military Intelligence, Major General Shlomi Binder, stated at the cabinet meeting that out of the 6,000 infiltrators who crossed the border on October 7th, 4,000 were eliminated, and the remaining 2,000 would be pursued.
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