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Netanyahu’s rival vows to end Hamas rule within 18 months if elected

The Hindu17 October 2026, 21:32 UTCPalestine

Gadi Eisenkot accused PM Netanyahu of a "strategic failure" in Gaza, where he said "Hamas is still the sovereign... armed, arming itself, and militarily active" after three years of war

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