For a total war against Hamas, until its elimination, he spoke Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahuin a press conference he gave on Saturday night, a few hours after the start of the second phase of ground operations in the Gaza Strip.

His prime minister Israel stated that Israel’s war aims are clear: “destroy the military and governmental capabilities of Hamas. and return of the hostages to their homes”.

Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that the decision to launch the ground invasion was made unanimously, by both the war cabinet and the security cabinet.

“Our commanders and soldiers fighting in hostile territory know that the nation and the national leadership stand behind them,” he stressed.

Netanyahu said the troops he has met in the field are determined to force the Hamas to pay for her actions on October 7th. “They are determined to eradicate this evil from the world, for our existence and, I add, for all mankind.”

THE Israeli Prime Minister stated that the soldiers are part of a legacy of Jewish warriors dating back 3,000 years. He emphasized that they have one goal: “To defeat the deadly enemy and ensure our existence in our land.”