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Israel Seeks Alternative to Hamas Rule in Gaza, Netanyahu and Gallant Say

Jun 2, 2024, 02:33 PM

Israel is actively seeking an alternative to Hamas's rule in Gaza, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stating that the conflict will persist until Hamas is stripped of its military and governmental capabilities. Gallant emphasized that Israel will not accept Hamas's rule in any process of ending the war. The Israeli government is promoting a ruling alternative that involves isolating areas, eliminating Hamas members, and bringing in other forces. This plan comes after a secret Israeli initiative to persuade a powerful Gazan clan to take power from Hamas was derailed when the terror group executed its leader. Israel is now focusing on recruiting more moderate Palestinian leaders from the West Bank to govern Gaza after the war. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on Hamas's destruction as part of the plan to end the Gaza war. Gallant made these remarks at the Southern Command and responded to a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden.