TEL AVIV – Former
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak
believes that the Hamas movement is far from collapsing in the southern Gaza
Strip and notes that the movement still retains its capabilities in the north.
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As reported by Khaberni,
Barak stated in an
article published by "Haaretz" newspaper on Tuesday, "After
about two months of war, Israel is approaching a decisive crossroads. The
forces have made significant gains in the north of the Gaza Strip, but Hamas is
far from collapsing in the
south of Gaza and still retains its capabilities in
the north as well."
He added, "If we want to stay in our
harsh environment, completing the task of dismantling Hamas's military and
governmental capabilities is of utmost importance. Even in the face of external
pressures, it will take months, and perhaps more, to achieve that."
However,
Barak warned that international support for the war "is quickly running out, and tensions behind closed
doors may escalate, including with the United States."
He said, "It is the responsibility of
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to synchronize these critical hours and get
the necessary time, but he has failed in this mission, so we are at a decisive
crossroads."
He added, "Netanyahu ignores the fact
that the relationship of trust with the White House is of utmost importance for
Israel to achieve its goals."
He explained that "Netanyahu's failure in
leading the war lies in his denial of the understanding that in this situation,
victory cannot be achieved without a clear position on the day after (the war)
and a plan to implement that vision."
He concluded, "Certainly, anyone who
knows Netanyahu and observes him today has serious doubts about his competence
to lead such a complex campaign. His supporters should also stop for a moment
to think; is he really up to this task?"
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