New details from Ynet's report reveal that Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made his assessment that Hamas is 'defeated' during a closed meeting at the Gaza Division two weeks ago, attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz. The head of Military Intelligence's Research Division reportedly qualified the assessment, stating that Hamas still seeks to rebuild and remains a threatening organization. Zamir responded that he respects the assessment but maintains Hamas has been decisively defeated.
Ynet reported Tuesday evening new details from a closed IDF discussion held two weeks ago, in which Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz at the Gaza Division that Hamas has been 'defeated.' The assessment follows earlier reports of Zamir's broader declarations. According to the report by journalist Amir Ettinger, the head of Military Intelligence's Research Division voiced a more cautious view, noting Hamas still seeks to rebuild governance and rearm, and remains a threat. Zamir acknowledged the research division's assessment but maintained his position that Hamas is decisively defeated. The meeting comes amid ongoing operations in the Gaza Strip and debates over the military's achievements.
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