Netanyahu: Gaza no longer poses military threat, Hamas rule yet to be dismantled
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday night that the Gaza Strip no longer poses a military threat to the Jewish state, while acknowledging that Hamas's civilian rule has yet to be dismantled. "We…
Assessment
Netanyahu’s claim that Gaza no longer poses a military threat is a significant shift in framing, but it coexists with an admission that Hamas’s civilian governance remains intact. This suggests Israel’s war objectives have been narrowed or redefined, raising questions about what constitutes success and what happens next in a territory without a clear alternative authority. The gap between military claims and political reality will shape both domestic debate and international response.