Netanyahu ditches captives to ’hunt down’ Hamas leaders: Report
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The Israeli government has “abandoned its goals” of recovering dozens of captives who remain inside Gaza to instead “pursue top Palestinian leaders,” Israeli military officials revealed to Middle East Eye (MEE).
“Netanyahu’s operations in Gaza are fundamentally aimed at ... hunting down Yahya Sinwar,” one of the Israeli officers, who is serving in Gaza, told the UK-based outlet, stressing that the war is “personal” for the premier.
“A few hostages might be exchanged. However, hostages are no longer of concern to anyone,” the sources said.
Officials in Tel Aviv are reportedly “obsessed” with capturing Sinwar and other top officials within the Qassam Brigades – the armed wing of Hamas.
Another Israeli officer who spoke with MEE said a “new phase” of the genocidal war involving “long-term military presence” is being planned, alleging that this has been “partially approved” by Washington.