President Trump said Monday that Hamas cannot be allowed to stay in the Gaza Strip due to the horrors of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack — as he weighs the risks of Israel’s looming invasion further into the enclave. The operation fell short of the premier’s alleged initial plan to take over the entirety of the Strip, but Israeli military officials still voiced their opposition to the incursion out of fear of the hostages’ safety. Netanyahu defended the plan on Sunday as the only viable tactic to free the city from Hamas and apply the pressure needed to force the terror group back onto the negotiating table.
Author: Ronny Reyes
Published at: 2025-08-11 21:52:01
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