IDF officials: ‘Find Hamas alternative before any deal or we’ll return to October 6’

YnetNews.com reports: “Senior IDF officials warned Monday that failure to plan for Gaza’s future governance could lead to a relapse of conditions that existed before the October 7 terror attack. ‘It’s that simple,’ one official said.

These warnings have been repeatedly delivered to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Security officials emphasize that without decisive action on post-war governance, Hamas could rebuild its political power and regain control of Gaza. ‘In the absence of an alternative, Hamas will inevitably return to power. Decisions must be made now, before any hostage deals or cease-fire agreements,’ officials said.

This concern resonates within both the IDF and the Shin Bet. While Hamas’ military capabilities have been decimated, officials caution that the group’s political infrastructure remains intact…”

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