Katz from Gaza: Hamas is our enemy everywhere, not just in Gaza

Translation by SadaNews - Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Wednesday evening that Hamas cannot change, will not change, and is an enemy everywhere, not just in Gaza. Katz added in remarks during his visit to his forces in Gaza: "Hamas cannot change and will not change... If they could, they would attack the settlements and outposts... If they could, they would kidnap and kill... They have not changed, and therefore we cannot allow Hamas to remain in control of Gaza." He further stated, as translated by SadaNews: "We are launching a campaign here and continuing it, and what can stop it is their surrender, the return of the hostages, and disarming them." He continued: "Those who attacked us, attacked the settlements, attacked soldiers, and committed extreme atrocities and documented themselves to instill fear in society have not succeeded in breaking it and will not succeed; therefore, we must carry out this mission and execute it." He added: "Hamas is an enemy not just here... It is an enemy in Lebanon, in Syria, in Iran, and an enemy in various regions."