Eisenkot Vows to Dismantle Hamas; Likud Questions His Strategy
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Gadi Eisenkot pledged to end Hamas rule in Gaza within 18 months if elected prime minister, vowing to destroy its military wing. He suggested achieving this through a plan adopted by the Netanyahu government or via military action. Eisenkot also stated that Hamas would remain in power as long as Benjamin Netanyahu leads the country. The Likud party criticized Eisenkot's plan, questioning how he could achieve his goals without the approval of his alleged partners, Mansour and Tibi.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gadi Eisenkot promised to end Hamas rule in Gaza within 18 months if elected prime minister.
- Eisenkot stated he would destroy Hamas's military wing using either a Trump-era plan or military force.
- Eisenkot claimed Hamas would remain in power as long as Benjamin Netanyahu is prime minister.
- The Likud party questioned Eisenkot's ability to dismantle Hamas without permission from partners Mansour and Tibi.
- Eisenkot made his declaration from the Gaza border.
Gadi Eisenkot, a candidate for prime minister, declared from the Gaza border that if elected, he would end Hamas's rule in the Gaza Strip within 18 months. "Within 18 months of entering the Prime Minister's office, Hamas will no longer rule the Gaza Strip. We will destroy Hamas's military wing," he stated. Eisenkot outlined two potential paths to achieve this goal: implementing a framework proposed by former President Donald Trump, which was adopted by the Netanyahu government, or employing military and operational capabilities. He further asserted, "As long as Benjamin Netanyahu is in power, Hamas will remain in power."
The Likud party responded sharply to Eisenkot's remarks, questioning his plan. "How will you dismantle Hamas without getting permission from your partners Mansour and Tibi?" the party asked, implying that Eisenkot's potential coalition partners would hinder his efforts.
