'Intend To Complete Missions': Netanyahu Vows No Hamas Rule In Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to ending Hamas rule in Gaza during a memorial event for the October 7 attacks. He also vowed to continue military operations against Hezbollah and warned against the Iranian regime.
Why it matters
The statement underscores the ongoing regional instability and the Israeli government's long-term military objectives in the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza as he attended a memorial event marking three years since the armed group's October 7, 2023 attack.Monday is a national day of remembrance for the deadliest day in Israel's history, with flags lowered to half-mast on public buildings from 6:29 am, the time the attack began.Speaking during a state ceremony at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said "we have achieved enormous accomplishments, but there are still missions ahead of us, and we intend to complete them"."There will be no Hamas rule in Gaza," he added, vowing to continue targeting anyone who was involved in the attack or who held hostages.The Hamas-led attack resulted in the deaths of 1,221 people, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.
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