Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Monday said Israel was close to completing the phase of eliminating the military capabilities of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu said strikes on Hamas remnants will continue.
Speaking during a meeting with students, the Prime Minister assured that Israel will achieve all its military goals.
According to Netanyahu: “Yesterday, I returned from a tour of the Gaza division’s location, I saw great achievements in the battles fought in Rafah.
“We are nearing the end of the elimination phase of the Hamas ‘terrorist army’, the strikes against its remnants will continue.”
Also speaking, an adviser to the PM, Dmitry Gendelman, said that the intense fighting phase in the Gaza Strip will end soon, adding that the Israel Defense Forces will move on to the next phase promptly.
Gaza Strip: Israel close to eliminating Hamas – Netanyahu
