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Eisenkot Vows to Dismantle Hamas Rule Within 18 Months

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Eisenkot Pledges to End Hamas Rule in Gaza Within 18 Months

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Yashar! party leader Gadi Eisenkot pledged Thursday to end Hamas rule in Gaza within 18 months of becoming prime minister, echoing a 2009 promise by Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking near the Gaza border, Eisenkot criticized Netanyahu's handling of the war, accusing him of failing to achieve objectives after three years of fighting. The Likud party questioned Eisenkot's plan, asking how he would achieve it with the support of Arab political parties. Eisenkot also spoke of personal losses and the ongoing rebuilding of Hamas's military capabilities.

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  • Gadi Eisenkot vowed to end Hamas rule in Gaza within 18 months if elected prime minister.
  • Eisenkot criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to topple Hamas after 17 years and three years of war.
  • The Yashar! party leader accused the current government of squandering international legitimacy post-October 7.
  • Eisenkot shared personal losses, with his son and two nephews killed during the conflict.
  • Likud questioned Eisenkot's ability to achieve his goals with the support of Arab politicians.
  • Eisenkot claimed Hamas is actively rebuilding its military capabilities in Gaza.

Ynetnews publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read Ynetnews’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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