Israeli Ambassador on War in Gaza, Hostages, and Hamas

War in Gaza and Hamas's Tactics

• 🎯 Israeli forces are advancing through Gaza City, with offensive operations expected to intensify by mid-September.
• ⚠️ Hamas is reportedly threatening civilians who attempt to flee, as evidenced by a desperate call from a Gaza resident seeking help.
• 🗣️ Prime Minister Netanyahu described Hamas's calls for a comprehensive deal as "spin," while facing pressure from families of Israeli hostages.

The Personal Toll and International Accusations

• 💔 Ambassador Yechiel Leiter shared the profound pain of losing his son, Major Mosha Leiter, an MD and special ops commander, who was killed by a Hamas booby trap.
• 🤥 Leiter refutes accusations of Israel starving Gaza residents, calling them a "big lie" that began with the International Criminal Court (ICC).
• ⚖️ He criticized the ICC chief prosecutor, alleging he is an "alleged rapist" and "sexual predator" who made charges against the Israeli Prime Minister.

Israel's War Aims and Conditions for Ending Conflict

• 🌍 The ambassador echoed the German president's sentiment that "Israel is doing the dirty work for the world" by combating Hamas, a proxy of Iran.
• 💥 He stressed the imperative to complete the war to prevent the spread of Muslim extremist terrorism globally.
• 🕊️ Leiter outlined five points for ending the war: release of all hostages, disarmament of Hamas, complete demilitarization of Gaza, Israel's ultimate security responsibility, and a new administration for Gaza.

Future Administration of Gaza

• 🤝 Israel seeks a new administration for Gaza that is not Hamas or any other jihadi group, emphasizing no desire to occupy the territory.
• 🌍 The goal is an international agency or consortium of concerned parties to manage Gaza, distinct from political statements on Palestinian statehood.
• 🚫 Israel will not live with jihadis on its borders again, aiming to prevent the reconstitution of groups like Hamas.