Hamas' defeat out of reach, 'Israel' must end war: Ex-PM Olmert
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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that there is still a long way to go before Hamas is defeated, noting that "Israel" expects to see more difficult days ahead.
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In this Dec. 29, 2015 file photo, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert leaves the courtroom of the Supreme Court after the court ruled on his appeal in the Holyland corruption case in Occupied Al-Quds (AP)
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert affirmed that there is still a long way to go before Hamas is defeated, noting that "Israel" expects to see more difficult days ahead.
In his article for Haaretz, Olmert confessed that Hamas' defeat was declared unrealistic and unattainable ever since Benjamin Netanyahu admitted it was the primary goal of the genocide in Gaza.
He added that anyone who thought of the idea of the destruction of Hamas could see that it is militarily impossible, even if the situation unfolding in the Gaza Strip had been different.
He continued to reveal that Israeli intel had enough information to realize that there was a network of hidden tunnels beneath Gaza, since the previous war in 2014, which could aid Hamas in conducting a decisive operation that does not necessarily endanger them, confirming that "defeating Hamas is not easy."
Criticizing Netanyahu, Olmert said the current PM certainly acknowledged his rhetoric would fail in the face of the humanitarian and military reality "Israel" encountered following October 7, adding that it was not "his business" to drag the occupation state to the finish line of the current war.
Olmert's two cents
"It is time", declared Olmert, "Hamas' defeat is still out of reach, and we haven't even got to a point of control in the war of October 7. We must expect difficult days, as more soldiers will die, and more painful scenes of the destruction in Gaza will be seen," something he claimed casts heavy shadows on the occupation, which overpowers the support and patience even the friendliest nations have shown it.
What must be done, Olmert advised, is for "Israel" to end all fighting, and return captives, those who died and those who are still alive. If not, then soon all captives would die, and "Israel" would have to release all Palestinian prisoners it has detained, pointing out that a prisoner swap was inevitable.
Olmert finally said that "Israel" must make a pivotal decision to begin the second phase of the war, which incites the halt of all hostilities and the return of all hostages through negotiation deals that determine Gaza's fate as well.
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Benjamin "Mr. Bull****" Netanyahu
In a November interview with Politico, Ehud Olmert stated that Benjamin Netanyahu is “destroyed emotionally” by his failure in national security and is preparing to take full control of Gaza’s security for an “indefinite period” after the end of the war.
Olmert continued that the priority should be to negotiate with the international community - to involve the return to talks on the formation of a Palestinian state.
“[Netanyahu] has shrunk. He’s destroyed emotionally, that’s for sure. I mean, something terrible happened to him. Bibi has been working all his life on the pretense that he is Mr. Security. He’s Mr. Bull****,” he said, adding, “Every minute he is a prime minister he is a danger to Israel. I seriously mean it. I am certain the Americans understand he is in bad shape.”
