Israeli Military Leader Casts Doubt on Netanyahu's Vow to Eliminate Hamas in Gaza Conflict

Gaza, Gaza Strip Palestine, State of
Clashes between Palestinian worshippers and Israeli police at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem led to widespread violence on May 10, 2024.
Finding an alternative to Hamas in Gaza may take a long time.
Hagari stated that Hamas is an 'ideology' deeply rooted in the hearts of people and cannot be eliminated.
Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has expressed doubts about eliminating Hamas in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Netanyahu has repeatedly vowed to destroy Hamas, but military officials have generally avoided such rhetoric.
Since then, hundreds of rockets have been launched from Gaza into Israel and retaliatory strikes by the Israeli military have followed.
Israeli Military Leader Casts Doubt on Netanyahu's Vow to Eliminate Hamas in Gaza Conflict

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has expressed doubts about the possibility of eliminating Hamas, contradicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to destroy the militant group. In separate interviews with various news outlets, Hagari stated that Hamas is an 'ideology' deeply rooted in the hearts of people and cannot be eliminated.

Hagari's comments come amid growing tensions between Israel's military leadership and Netanyahu over the handling of the war in Gaza. While top Israeli military officials have generally avoided rhetoric about destroying Hamas, Netanyahu has repeatedly vowed that the war would not end until Israel destroys the armed group.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict escalated on May 10, 2024, when clashes between Palestinian worshippers and Israeli police at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem led to widespread violence. Since then, hundreds of rockets have been launched from Gaza into Israel, prompting retaliatory strikes by the Israeli military.

Despite Hagari's remarks about Hamas being an 'ideology,' he also acknowledged that finding an alternative to Hamas in Gaza might take a long time. This could indicate that the conflict may continue for some time, as neither side seems willing or able to achieve a lasting peace.

The United States, which traditionally plays a key role in mediating Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, has called for an end to the violence and urged both sides to return to the negotiating table. However, with Netanyahu insisting on destroying Hamas and Hagari expressing doubts about this goal, it remains unclear how a peaceful resolution can be achieved.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in widespread destruction and loss of life on both sides. As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize finding a peaceful solution that addresses the underlying issues driving the conflict.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if Hagari's comments represent a shift in Israeli military strategy or just his personal opinion.
  • The article does not provide information on the size or strength of Hamas currently.

Sources

80%

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Israel-Hamas War in Gaza: Latest Updates

The Name Of The NZ Prefix. I PWA NZI.P.Was Dropped. Aaron Boxerman, Thursday, 20 June 2024 08:59
  • Unique Points
    • The Israeli military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, publicly expressed frustration over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s failure to advance a plan for governing postwar Gaza.
    • Top Israeli military officials have generally eschewed rhetoric about destroying Hamas while Netanyahu has vowed that the war would not end until Israel destroys the armed group.
    • Admiral Hagari indicated that it might take a long time to build an alternative to Hamas in Gaza, stating that the group was ‘an idea’ as well as a political movement planted in people’s hearts.
  • Accuracy
    • Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari publicly expressed frustration over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to advance a plan for governing postwar Gaza.
    • IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that eradicating Hamas is unattainable.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The author quotes Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's comments about the Israeli military's inability to destroy Hamas and the potential for anarchy in Gaza, but does not mention any counterarguments or responses from Netanyahu or his supporters. This creates a one-sided narrative that favors the military leadership over the prime minister. Additionally, phrases like 'rising anarchy' and 'desperately needed humanitarian aid have been stranded' are used to evoke emotions in readers and create a sense of urgency.
    • Admiral Hagari’s remarks reflected growing concern among Israeli military leaders that they might be handed responsibility for administering Gaza, said Amir Avivi, a retired Israeli brigadier general who chairs a hawkish forum of former security officials.
    • The security is so bad, particularly in southern Gaza, that thousands of tons of desperately needed humanitarian aid have been stranded on the Gaza side of the main Israeli border crossing even after Israeli forces paused daytime combat operations this week
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The authors use inflammatory rhetoric by quoting Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's statement 'If we do not bring something else to Gaza, at the end of the day, we will get Hamas.' This implies that if Israel does not take action against Hamas, they will continue to exist and have power in Gaza. However, this is an oversimplification of the situation and ignores the complex political dynamics at play. Additionally, there are appeals to authority when quoting Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's statements without providing any context or analysis of his position or qualifications.
    • If we do not bring something else to Gaza, at the end of the day, we will get Hamas.
    • The idea that it is possible to destroy Hamas, to make Hamas vanish – that is throwing sand in the eyes of the public.
    • Admiral Hagari indicated that it might take a long time to build an alternative to Hamas in Gaza, saying that the group was ‘An idea’ as well as a political movement that was ‘planted in people’s hearts.’ But there was no path to weaken Hamas for the long term without an alternative, he repeated.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

96%

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Israel-Gaza war: Netanyahu rebukes IDF after army spokesperson warns that Hamas cannot be eliminated – now closed

theguardian.com Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/13/ pakistan-·coalition-·agrees-to-form-government Tom Ambrose Thursday, 20 June 2024 14:01
  • Unique Points
    • IDF spokesperson Rear Adm Daniel Hagari said Hamas is an ‘ideology’ which cannot be eliminated.
    • Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah warned of a war ‘without rules or ceilings’ in case of Israeli offensive against Lebanon.
    • Cyprus could be a target if Israel uses Cypriot territory in conflict, according to Hezbollah chief.
  • Accuracy
    • Israel's government stated that IDF is committed to the destruction of Hamas.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

89%

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IDF spokesman says Hamas can’t be destroyed, drawing retort from PM: ‘That’s war’s goal’

The Times of Israel Thursday, 20 June 2024 15:01
  • Unique Points
    • IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that eradicating Hamas is unattainable.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari stated that 'Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people – anyone who thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong.' This statement represents an Appeal to Impossibility fallacy as Hagari implies that since it's impossible to eliminate Hamas completely due to its ideological and cultural roots, any attempt to do so is futile. However, this does not negate the possibility or importance of weakening Hamas' military and governance capabilities as stated by the Israeli government.
    • Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people – anyone who thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong.
  • Bias (95%)
    The IDF Spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari expressed the opinion that Hamas cannot be eliminated and will remain in Gaza if no alternative is found. This statement contradicts the stated war goal of destroying Hamas's military and governance capabilities as defined by the security cabinet and Netanyahu's office.
    • Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people – anyone who thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong.
      • If the government doesn’t find an alternative – [Hamas] will remain in the Gaza Strip.
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
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      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication