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Former "Israeli" commander slams ineffective military pressure in Gaza

Former "Israeli" commander slams ineffective military pressure in Gaza

Roya News06-04-2025
A former commander of the West Bank Division in the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) has publicly criticized the ineffective military pressure exerted over the past year and a half, which he claims has resulted in the deaths of 41 captives.
In remarks reported by the Hebrew newspaper Maariv, the former commander stated that the only way for these captives to return is through a prisoner exchange deal, attributing the lack of effective outcomes to flawed military policies.
He specifically highlighted the recent comments made by "Israeli" Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Morag corridor, stating that these statements have placed IOF soldiers in significant danger.
The former commander asserted that Netanyahu's remarks have caused serious military repercussions, particularly at a time when there is an urgent need for clear objectives and concrete strategies.
The commander further accused Netanyahu of attempting to distract the media from pressing issues affecting his government. He emphasized that the "Israeli" government's delay in executing the second phase of the prisoner exchange deal is rooted in purely political motivations. These ongoing delays, he warned, have only served to deepen the crisis surrounding the detainees.
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