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IDF Chief Announces Hamas’s Defeat in Recent Conflict
The outgoing Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, has publicly declared that Hamas has been “defeated militarily and tactically.” This statement came to light through recordings of a meeting with regional council heads in southern Israel that were broadcasted by Israel’s Channel 12 News.

During the meeting, which focused on a review of the military’s actions during the October 7, 2023 massacre by Hamas, Lt. Gen. Halevi emphasized the necessity for ongoing vigilance. He asserted the importance of maintaining a robust security buffer zone around Gaza and confirmed the commitment to not relocate communities from the Gaza border.