{"id":2087363,"date":"2023-11-01T21:26:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T01:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-israeli-defense-minister-reports-thousands-of-terrorists-killed-since-start-of-conflict\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T21:27:57","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T01:27:57","slug":"israel-war-israeli-defense-minister-reports-thousands-of-terrorists-killed-since-start-of-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-israeli-defense-minister-reports-thousands-of-terrorists-killed-since-start-of-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"Israeli defense minister claims &#8216;thousands of terrorists&#8217; have been killed in Israel&#8217;s war."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-war-israeli-defense-minister-reports-thousands-of-terrorists-killed-since-start-of-conflict%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2087363&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israel&#8217;s Defense Minister:\u200d &#8220;Thousands of Terrorists&#8221; Killed in Gaza War<\/h2>\n<p>Israel&#8217;s defense minister, Yoav Gallant, has made\u200b a bold statement regarding the ongoing war \u2064in Gaza. He announced that &#8220;thousands&#8221; of Hamas militants have \u200balready been eliminated since the conflict began. This comes as\u2062 Israel intensifies\u200d its air and artillery strikes on Gaza,\u200d following Hamas&#8217;s deadly surprise attack on October 7.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cFierce battles \u200dare taking place in Gaza. The IDF is advancing on the road to defeating Hamas. The war is progressing according \u200cto the objectives,\u201d Gallant said at\u2064 a \u200bpress \u2062conference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMore than 10,000 munitions were dropped on\u200c Gaza \u2063City, thousands of targets were hit, \u2064thousands of sites were destroyed,\u2064 thousands of terrorists were eliminated,\u201d he \u2063added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If Gallant&#8217;s claims \u2062are true, it signifies a significant blow to Hamas&#8217;s fighting capabilities. The Izz ad-Din al Qassam\u2063 Brigades, Hamas&#8217;s armed wing,\u2063 is estimated \u2062to have around 30,000-40,000 fighters. However, many of their elite members \u200bwere likely lost \u2064in the October\u2062 7 \u2063attack, severely weakening their forces.<\/p>\n<p>Gallant \u200cemphasized that the ground offensive into\u200d Gaza was a necessary \u2063response to\u2062 the terrorist attack and that Israel will\u2062 not \u2062stop until Hamas is completely defeated.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe ground \u200doffensive began when the\u200b time was \u200dripe. \u2062\u2026\u2063 This is a war of no choice,&#8221; he declared. &#8220;We must win the war, whatever the price, however long it takes. Even if this does not find favor with some other countries, we will continue until \u200bwe defeat\u2064 Hamas.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The casualty counts\u2064 have\u2064 become a contentious issue during the war. Gaza&#8217;s Health\u2064 Ministry,\u2063 overseen by Hamas, claims that 8,805 Palestinians have been \u2062killed and 21,543 injured. However, Israeli \u2062and U.S. officials question these figures, citing Hamas\u2063 oversight and the lack of distinction between civilians and Hamas fighters.<\/p>\n<p>On the Israeli side, approximately 1,400 civilians have lost \u200dtheir lives, mostly on the first day\u2064 of the\u200b conflict, along\u200c with 16 \u2063IDF soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200b the war rages on, the world watches with bated breath, waiting to see the outcome \u200cof this\u200b intense battle \u200bbetween Israel and Hamas.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2063How \u2063has Israel been responding to the\u200c continuous rocket \u200cattacks from Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Week after Israel launched a military operation in\u200b response to the continuous rocket attacks \u200cfrom Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n<p>Gallant&#8217;s \u200bstatement not only highlights the intensity of \u2062the conflict but\u2062 also sheds light on Israel&#8217;s commitment to ensuring the safety and \u2062security of its citizens. The Israeli Defense\u2062 Forces (IDF) have \u2064been \u2062carrying out targeted airstrikes, ground operations, and naval bombardments in\u2063 an\u200b effort to weaken Hamas&#8217;s capabilities and protect Israeli\u200d civilians.<\/p>\n<p>Gallant&#8217;s claim of &#8220;thousands&#8221; of Hamas militants killed may come\u2063 as a surprise to some, \u200dbut it is not without \u2062basis. The IDF has been meticulously planning and executing operations \u200bwith the \u200baim of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-declares-war-for-the-western-world-in-showdown-with-hamas\/\" title=\"Israel wages war in defense of the Western world against Hamas.\">minimizing civilian casualties<\/a> while targeting \u2064Hamas installations, rocket launchers, tunnels, and other military infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2062accurate casualty figures are difficult\u2063 to ascertain due to the chaotic nature of the conflict, it\u200b is important \u2064to note the disparity in\u2063 capabilities between Israel and\u200d Hamas.\u200d Israel \u200bpossesses one of the most advanced militaries in\u200c the world, with modern\u200d weaponry\u200b and intelligence capabilities, while Hamas is an \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-israeli-defense-minister-reports-thousands-of-terrorists-killed-since-start-of-conflict\/\" title=\"Israeli defense minister claims 'thousands of terrorists' have been killed in Israel's war.\">armed group\u2063 primarily relying<\/a> on\u200b guerrilla tactics.<\/p>\n<p>This juxtaposition puts Palestinian civilians at risk, as Hamas \u200doften\u200c operates from within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/it-begins-israel-calls-up-thousands-of-troops-positions-heavy-machinery-for-ground-offensive\/\" title=\"IT BEGINS: Israel Calls Up Thousands Of Troops, Positions Heavy Machinery For Ground Offensive\">densely populated areas<\/a>,\u2062 using civilians as human shields. Israel, \u2064on the other hand, goes to great lengths to protect civilian lives, issuing warnings ahead of airstrikes and \u2064employing precision-guided \u2063munitions\u200b to minimize collateral \u200bdamage.<\/p>\n<p>The high number of Hamas militants killed is a testament to the Israeli military&#8217;s effective operations and its commitment\u200d to\u2063 reducing the threat posed by Palestinian armed groups.\u2063 It also \u2062reflects the relentless efforts of\u200c the IDF to dismantle Hamas&#8217;s \u200binfrastructure, disrupt its \u2062rocket-launching capabilities, and target its leaders.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is\u200b essential to recognize that every life lost in this conflict is a tragedy. The loss of \u200dhuman life, whether Palestinian or\u200d Israeli, is devastating and underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n<p>As the conflict \u2064continues, \u200dthere remains hope for de-escalation and\u2064 a return to negotiations. \u200dThe international community, including the United States and regional actors, must \u2064play an active role in facilitating a ceasefire and promoting dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Israel&#8217;s defense minister&#8217;s statement serves as a reminder of\u2063 the grave situation \u200bin Gaza, where \u200binnocent civilians remain trapped between \u2063two warring factions. It highlights the importance of a diplomatic and humanitarian approach to ending this cycle of violence.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 international community must focus on long-term solutions that address the underlying issues\u2064 fueling the conflict. This includes addressing the economic and social challenges faced by Palestinians, improving living \u2063conditions\u200c in Gaza, and addressing the aspirations for statehood and self-determination.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Israel&#8217;s defense\u200b minister&#8217;s announcement regarding \u200dthe killing of &#8220;thousands&#8221;\u200b of Hamas militants in the ongoing Gaza war emphasizes \u200dthe severity\u200d of the conflict \u2063and Israel&#8217;s commitment to\u200d protecting its citizens. However, it is crucial to remember\u200c that\u200c every life lost is a \u2064tragedy\u200c and that efforts should be directed towards achieving a lasting peace and the establishment of a just and equitable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israel&#8217;s defense minister claims that &#8220;thousands of terrorists&#8221; have been eliminated during the recent conflict in Gaza. In response to Hamas&#8217;s unexpected assault on October 7, which caused the deaths of over 1,400 Israeli civilians and the capture of hundreds, Israel has launched extensive air and artillery attacks on Gaza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2087364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2087363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2087363"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087363\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2087364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2087363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2087363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2087363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}