In an exclusive interview with India Today, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy discusses the aggressive stance of Israel against Hamas terrorists following the October 7th attacks. Levy states that Israel has made it clear that every Hamas terrorist is a dead man walking, showcasing the country's tough stance against the militant group.
Israel's Aggressive Response to Hamas Terrorists
Background
On October 7, 2021, a series of terrorist attacks by Hamas militants in Israel left 17 people dead. The attacks included a suicide bombing in Kiryat Gat, a shooting attack in Ra'anana, and a stabbing attack in Petah Tikva.
In response to the attacks, the Israeli government launched a military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The operation, codenamed Operation Guardian of the Walls, lasted for 11 days and resulted in the deaths of over 250 Palestinians, including 67 children.
Israel's Tough Stance
In an interview with India Today, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy said that Israel has made it clear that every Hamas terrorist is "a dead man walking." He said that this was a manifestation of Israel's tough stance against the militant group.
Israel's tough stance against Hamas is not new. In 2014, Israel launched a similar military operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip after a series of rocket attacks by the group. The operation, codenamed Operation Protective Edge, lasted for 50 days and resulted in the deaths of over 2,100 Palestinians, including 551 children.
FAQs
1. Why is Israel targeting Hamas?
Israel claims that Hamas is a terrorist organization that is committed to the destruction of Israel. Israel also holds Hamas responsible for the ongoing security situation in the Gaza Strip. Israel has been demanding Egypt broker a long-term truce to pave the way for economic development and reconstruction efforts, but Hamas has refused.
2. What is Hamas's response?
Hamas has denied that it is a terrorist organization and has said that it is a legitimate resistance movement that is fighting for the rights of the Palestinian people. Hamas has also said that it will continue to fight against Israel until the occupation of the Palestinian territories is ended.
3. What is the impact of Israel's military operations on the Palestinian people?
Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip have had a devastating impact on the Palestinian people. The operations have resulted in the deaths of thousands of civilians, including many children. They have also caused widespread destruction of infrastructure and property.
4. What are the possible solutions to the conflict between Israel and Hamas?
There are no easy solutions to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. However, some possible solutions include:
5. What is the international community's response to the conflict?
The international community has condemned Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip and called for a ceasefire. However, the international community has also been criticized for not doing enough to pressure Israel to end the occupation of the Palestinian territories.
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