Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Galant said we sent a clear message with the “specific, lethal and surprising” attack on Iran. In his words, Israel’s long arms are capable of reaching any enemy who wants to harm us.’
Yoav Galant said Israel’s blow had effectively rendered Hamas ineffective as a military structure. Hizbollah also retreated after suffering one blow after another. Their main command was destroyed, the main body of missiles and rockets were destroyed and their forces were withdrawn from the border.
According to Gallant, such groups are no longer an effective tool for Iran. However, he pointed out, not all goals can be achieved through military force.
He said some painful compromises would be necessary to bring the hostages back home. It is our responsibility to make that compromise for the hostages, their families, the fallen soldiers.
Meanwhile, David Barnia, head of Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, went to Doha to discuss the possibility of releasing the hostages held by Hamas. There he will meet with CIA Director Bill Barnes and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
According to sources in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting will discuss various possibilities for resuming negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas based on the recent events.