New Delhi: The ex-Israel envoy to India, Ron Malka, has described Hamas as a brainwashed fundamentalist group that has taken Palestinians in Gaza hostage and is using them as human shields. Malka stated that Israel’s goal in responding to Hamas’ attacks is the total elimination of the group’s military capabilities. He emphasized that Hamas is not representative of the Palestinian people or Islam, and that their actions towards children and infants are the result of brainwashing. Malka further stated that Israel intends to wipe Hamas off the face of the Earth and will do whatever it takes to eliminate them, as they should not be part of humanity.
Malka also characterized Hamas as a fundamental and terrorist organization, asserting that the ongoing conflict is a battle between the free world and fundamentalists. His comments come as the Gaza Strip faces a humanitarian crisis, with a complete siege causing a shortage of fuel, food, and drinking water. The territory has also experienced a power outage, posing a significant threat to the thousands of injured and sick individuals reliant on medical facilities.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu previously compared Hamas to the Islamic State, vowing to crush and destroy the group. The conflict has already resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides, including civilian deaths. The failure of Israel’s Iron Dome defense system to intercept all of Hamas’ rockets has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Israeli intelligence networks.
Malka acknowledged the surprise initially caused by the rocket attacks but stated that Israel is now prepared. He noted the remarkable spirit and unity of the Israeli people and assured that an investigation into the intelligence failure will take place.
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