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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday reiterated his pledge to disarm Hamas and make the Gaza Strip a completely demilitarized zone. He said that his government will continue to target the remaining terrorist groups despite the ceasefire implemented last month.
Claim to destroy active Hamas cell
“In some parts of Gaza, which are under our control, some Hamas cells are still active, and we are systematically eliminating them,” Netanyahu told ministers, Xinhua news agency reported. For this he mentioned the areas of Rafah and Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.
‘Demilitarizing Gaza is our main principle’- Netanyahu
“Disarming Hamas and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip is our key principle,” he said, adding that this was a goal he had agreed upon with US President Donald Trump. ‘If it is not achieved in one way, it will be achieved in another.’
Information to American allies
Netanyahu said Israeli forces would continue to protect troops in Gaza, and said Israel would inform its US allies about the operations “but would not ask for their permission.” He said that Israel will not compromise with its ‘biggest security responsibility’. His comments came when the White House is trying to maintain the ceasefire and free the hostages. Israeli attacks continue, although their pace has reduced.
Gaza health officials said on Sunday that at least 236 Palestinians have been killed and 600 wounded by Israeli shelling since the ceasefire began three weeks ago, bringing the total number of deaths since October 7, 2023 to 68,865.
Strong warning regarding Hezbollah
Netanyahu also urged the Lebanese government to implement its commitment to disarm Hezbollah, accused the group of stockpiling weapons again, and warned that Israel would act in self-defense if necessary.
Meanwhile, Defense Minister Israel Katz called on Beirut to expel Hezbollah from southern Lebanon, saying in a statement that ‘maximum action will continue and intensify – we will not tolerate any threat to the residents of the north.’