Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged Tuesday evening that one of Israel's core war objectives — dismantling Hamas's civilian governance in Gaza — has not yet been met, but expressed confidence it will be. On the question of Jewish settlement in Gaza, Netanyahu said it is preferable to 'speak less and act wisely.' He also stated that voluntary emigration remains a live option.
Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a series of unresolved issues in Gaza during his remarks Tuesday evening. The core war aim of dismantling Hamas's civilian administration, which has remained intact despite months of intense combat, has not yet been achieved, he acknowledged. Netanyahu expressed confidence that Israeli forces would eventually accomplish this objective.
On Gaza's postwar future, Netanyahu confirmed that 'voluntary emigration' remains under consideration — a plan that has drawn international criticism. Pressed on the issue of reestablishing Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, he offered a cryptic response: 'Better to speak less and act wisely,' suggesting strategic ambiguity rather than a definitive policy statement.
The Zioneer reported earlier this month that Netanyahu has publicly maintained that Israel's war with Hamas is not finished and that 'there is still work to do' (June 15). The admission Tuesday marks a rare explicit concession that a central declared objective remains outstanding, even as the IDF continues operations in the strip.
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