A senior Israeli official has declared that Israel has successfully defeated the military wing of Hamas, the Palestinian armed group.
On October 6, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi announced that Israel has successfully defeated the military wing of Hamas after a year of intense conflict. He stated that Israeli troops are currently engaged in combat against Hamas’s attempts to regroup in northern Gaza.
“A year has passed, and we have defeated the military wing of Hamas,” Lieutenant General Halevi emphasized, marking the anniversary of Hamas’s attacks on Israeli-controlled territories. He also highlighted Israel’s significant impact on Hezbollah, noting the loss of its senior leadership. “We will not stop,” he declared, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to security and defense.
In September, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant asserted that Hamas “no longer exists” as an organized military force. Meanwhile, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi emphasized that Israel is engaged in a protracted war and is determined to eliminate threats from Gaza and Lebanon.”This is a long fight, measured not only by ability but also by will and perseverance over time.
This is a fight for the right to be free people in our country,” Halevi stated.On October 6, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed this commitment, promising victory against militant forces in both the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. “A year ago, we suffered a terrible attack.
In the last 12 months, we have completely changed the reality,” Netanyahu remarked during a visit to the Lebanese border.The Hamas offensive last year resulted in the deaths of 1,200 individuals and the capture of 250 hostages. In response, Israeli retaliatory strikes have led to over 41,000 casualties in Gaza, with the majority being civilians.