Gaza
Ex-defense minister says Israel losing control of Gaza to Hamas
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According to Al-Monitor, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant criticized the Israeli government for permitting Hamas to maintain control over half of the Gaza Strip, describing the current situation as the "worst possible" outcome for the country.
Gallant's public remarks reflect growing tensions within Israel's security establishment over military strategy and operational objectives in Gaza. He contended that Hamas has strengthened considerably rather than weakened during the conflict, directly contradicting government assessments that have emphasized tactical and strategic success in the territory.
The criticism signals disagreement among former and current Israeli defense officials on whether military operations have achieved their stated aims and whether the campaign has effectively degraded Hamas's capacity to govern and conduct operations across Gaza.
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