Israeli military spokesman spars with Netanyahu over ability to defeat Hamas

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The spokesman for Israel’s military has said the idea of eliminating Hamas is “wrong,” setting him at loggerheads with his own prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari’s comments Wednesday suggested there is a rift between military and political leaders over how the war in Gaza is being conducted.

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