In an interview with Israel's Channel 13 on Wednesday, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated that "Hamas cannot be destroyed" as it is an ideology, not just a military entity.

“Hamas cannot be destroyed. In an interview with Israel's Channel 13, IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated on Wednesday that "Hamas is an idea." "Those who think it can be made to disappear are wrong. It's the Muslim Brotherhood."

Hagari gave the political leadership advice by saying, "What we can do is foster something new to replace Hamas. Something that will make the population aware that someone else is distributing food and managing public services. Who will that be? What will it be? That’s for the political leadership to decide. But to truly weaken Hamas, this is the way."

Journalist Almog Boker questioned Hagari about if the Palestinian Authority could replace Hamas and seize control of Gaza. Hagari said, "I don't discuss alternatives; that's for the political echel...