Leader of the Opposition Pledges to End Hamas Rule in Gaza Within 18 Months; Likud Scoffs
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The leader of the opposition pledged to dismantle Hamas's rule in Gaza within 18 months, using either a U.S. plan or military force. He criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to fulfill a similar promise made 17 years ago. The Likud party responded with sarcasm, questioning the leader of the opposition's ability to achieve this without political allies like Mansour Abbas and Ahmad Tibi.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The leader of the opposition vowed to end Hamas rule in Gaza within 18 months and dismantle its military wing.
- The leader of the opposition criticized Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to fulfill a 17-year-old promise to remove Hamas from power.
- The Likud party sarcastically questioned the leader of the opposition's plan, referencing his reliance on Arab political partners.
- The leader of the opposition stated that Hamas still controls Gaza three years after the October 7th attacks.
- The leader of the opposition suggested a change in political leadership could lead to a different approach for Israel.
The leader of the opposition, speaking near the Gaza border, vowed to end Hamas's rule in the Strip within a year and a half if he becomes prime minister. He stated his intention to dismantle Hamas's military wing, utilizing either a plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump or Israel's own military capabilities.
The leader of the opposition criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recalling that Netanyahu had promised to overthrow Hamas rule 17 years prior when he was opposition leader, but failed to deliver. The leader of the opposition argued that Netanyahu's continued premiership perpetuates Hamas's control over Gaza, noting that the group still governs the territory three years after the October 7th attacks. He asserted that Israel's failures are not inevitable and that a change in political leadership could lead to a different approach.
The Likud party responded sarcastically to the leader of the opposition's remarks, questioning how he could achieve the goal of ending Hamas's rule without the support of his political allies, specifically mentioning Mansour Abbas and Ahmad Tibi. This criticism alluded to the leader of the opposition's past positions on government formation and reliance on Arab parties.
