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Mark Regev: Is Israel serving its own best interests?
Jan 18, 2024
Stephen Sackur talks to Mark Regev, spokesman for Israel’s prime minister, about Israel's strategy in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, including the impact on Gaza, casualties in the region, criticism of Israel's actions in the occupied territories, and pressure for a two-state solution.
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- Israel's strategy in Gaza aims to destroy Hamas's military capabilities, secure the release of Israeli hostages, and end Hamas's rule in the Gaza Strip.
- Israel faces criticism from international actors but contends that its goal is defeating Hamas, not expelling Palestinians from Gaza, and emphasizes the need to prevent future threats to Israel's security.
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Israeli government strategy in Gaza
The Israeli government's strategy in Gaza remains focused on destroying Hamas's military capabilities, securing the release of Israeli hostages, and ending Hamas's rule in the Gaza Strip. The tactics for achieving these goals may be fluid, but the overarching objective remains the same. The government cites successful hostage releases and the destruction of Hamas's military operations in certain areas as evidence of progress.
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