IDF spokesman says Hamas can't be defeated, clashing with Netanyahu

6 articles, oldest first.

1. The American Conservative

   IDF Announces Hamas Cannot Be Destroyed ↗ (opens The American Conservative)

   Published Jun 19, 2024

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   State of the Union: A statement contradicts the aims of Netanyahu’s government.

2. NBC News

   IDF spokesman says Hamas can't be defeated, clashing with Netanyahu ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Jun 19, 2024

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   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly rebuked his own military after IDF spokesman Hagari said Hamas could not be eliminated.

3. Fox News

   IDF spokesman says goal of completely destroying Hamas is unattainable in blow to Netanyahu ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Jun 19, 2024

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   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's goal of completely destroying Hamas in Gaza is not realistic, an IDF spokesman said Wednesday.

4. The Daily Caller

   Israeli Military Spokesman Breaks With Netanyahu, Says Hamas Can’t Be Fully Destroyed ↗ (opens The Daily Caller)

   Published Jun 19, 2024

   The Daily Caller's feed description

   The Israeli military appeared to break with the government on Wednesday, claiming that Hamas could not be fully defeated.

5. Local News 8

   Israeli military official says Hamas cannot be destroyed, as rift with Netanyahu widens ↗ (opens Local News 8)

   Published Jun 19, 2024

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   Local News 8's feed description

   By Christian Edwards and Tamar Michaelis, CNN (CNN) — Israel’s top military spokesman has said Hamas cannot be made to “disappear,” casting doubt about whether the government’s war aim of defeating the militant group can be achieved and drawing a sharp rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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