Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is on the brink of eradicating Palestinian military capabilities as part of the ongoing war in Gaza. The Defense Minister called for an additional 10,000 troops to join the army immediately. However, Netanyahu’s comments were overshadowed by calls for strikes and street protests from opposition leader who accused him of planning to dismiss the attorney general.
Netanyahu made his announcement during a meeting with National Security College trainees in Jerusalem. He stated that progress had been made in the fighting in Rafah and that efforts to eliminate the Hamas army were near completion. Reports suggest that the Israeli operation in Rafah is close to ending, with plans to focus on preventing Palestinian factions from regrouping. Negotiations for a settlement on the Lebanese border after the war’s conclusion are also being discussed.
Galant emphasized the need for more soldiers, with a plan to absorb 3,000 ultra-Orthodox recruits. Meanwhile, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, who was released from Israeli custody after more than seven months of detention, accused Israel of torture and described the harsh conditions faced by prisoners during his time in jail. These allegations have raised concerns about human rights violations and have drawn attention to Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners.
