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Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object

GAZA STRIP, PALESTINE, AUG 4 – Netanyahu plans to direct the Israeli Defense Forces on defeating Hamas, securing hostages, and managing humanitarian concerns amid escalating Gaza conflict with over 60,900 deaths reported, officials say.

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel's war goals include the defeat of the enemy, the release of hostages, and ensuring Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel.
  • Former military and spy officials claimed in an open letter that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel.
  • UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned the situation in Gaza as an "affront to our collective humanity" due to the starvation of its people.
  • President Michael D Higgins urged the UN Security Council to take more action for the people of Gaza amid worsening conditions.
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hnonline.sk broke the news in Bratislava Region, Slovakia on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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