National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issued a statement Thursday afternoon, calling Hamas 'Nazis' and 'the devil' and ruling out any deals with the group. He called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to make clear to Israel's allies that the only solution in Gaza Israel is willing to be a partner in is encouraging emigration and the destruction of Hamas, according to the minister's statement.
The statement, released at 15:09 Jerusalem, expands on earlier remarks by Ben-Gvir reported by The Zioneer at 15:08. In the earlier bulletin, the minister called on Netanyahu to make clear that the only solution for Gaza is encouraging emigration and destroying Hamas, in response to reports of contacts regarding a Gaza deal. The full text of the current statement adds harsh rhetoric, describing Hamas as 'Nazis' and 'the devil' and ruling out any deals through third parties or mediators. The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the Gaza Strip, with Ben-Gvir reiterating his hardline position against any negotiated settlement.
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