Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant insisted at a press conference that Gaza "will be ruled by Palestinians" after the war with Hamas ends, Ednews reports via The Times of Israel.
"The future government in Gaza must grow from the Gaza Strip, Gaza will be ruled by Palestinians. The end of the military campaign must be anchored in a political act," he remarked. Nonetheless, he reiterated that Israel will achieve its goal of defeating Hamas.
Talking about the remaining hostages, Gallant underscored that military pressure on Hamas is a must. "If the fire stops, the fate of the hostages will be sealed for many years in the captivity of Hamas. Without military pressure, no one will talk to us. Only from a position of strength can the hostages be freed," he exclaimed.
