Benjamin Netanyahu rages after Israeli military says Hamas can’t be eliminated
Rift between army and government widens as notion of victory questioned
Palestinians walk near houses destroyed in the Israeli military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Photo: Reuters
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has hit back at comments from the nation’s military that destroying Hamas is an unattainable goal, as rifts between the government and armed forces widen while the war in Gaza rages on.
In a statement issued by his office, Mr Netanyahu said the military were “obligated” to follow his orders, one of which is the “destruction of Hamas’ military and governance capabilities”.
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