IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari has made significant remarks regarding the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the election of Yahya Sinwar as the head of Hamas. In a recent interview with Saudi Al-Arabiya, Hagari condemned Sinwar as a terrorist responsible for the heinous attack on Israel on October 7, stating that there is only one place for him alongside other terrorists like Muhammad Def. This statement underscores the Israeli Defense Forces' (IDF) firm stance on combating terrorism in the region.
Hagari also commented on Hezbollah's Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah's recent threats, noting the mass exodus of Lebanese citizens from southern Lebanon due to rising tensions. He highlighted the fear that has gripped the Lebanese people, emphasizing that all communities, including Druze, Sunnis, Shiites, and Christians, are fleeing to the north. This situation reflects the broader instability that has affected Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict.
Additionally, the IDF spokesman addressed the assassination of Fuad Shukar, a senior Hezbollah official, asserting that he was responsible for the deaths of many Israelis. Hagari reiterated that Israel will not tolerate any harm to civilians and will respond decisively to threats. He also pointed out that the IDF is closely monitoring Iranian activities, particularly regarding cargo smuggling operations into Israel, and expressed a commitment to countering Iranian terrorism in all its forms.
