Israel Defense Minister Encourages Gazans to Kill Hamas Leader to Shorten Ongoing War
In response to a massive Hamas-led attack that killed about 1,400 people, Israel has pledged to destroy Hamas entirely, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stating that the war will end sooner if Gazans were to assassinate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who has been described as responsible for the ongoing conflict. Furthermore, Israel's aerial and ground offensive has resulted in the death of 12 Hamas battalion commanders and numerous civilians.
- Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, has called upon the citizens of Gaza to assassinate Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar, suggesting this action would expedite the end of the ongoing war.
- The Israeli government holds Sinwar and the Hamas organization responsible for instigating the conflict following a major Hamas-led attack that killed approximately 1,400 Israeli citizens and took numerous hostages.
- Alongside this address to Gazan citizens, Gallant vowed that the war would culminate in the complete eradication of Hamas and the neutralization of any security threats posed by Gaza towards Israel.
- To date, Israel's military action, composed of both aerial and ground offenses, has resulted in the elimination of twelve Hamas battalion commanders, the death of 9,000 Gazans, primarily civilians, and significant devastation across Gaza.
- Among the killed Hamas leaders is Mustafa Dalul, commander of the Sabra Tel al-Hawa Battalion. His pivotal role in the fight against Israeli forces has been acknowledged by the Israeli Defense Forces.