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Israeli Finance Minister: Hamas Must Be Destroyed After Hostages Return

Thursday, 09 October 2025 06:59 AM EDT

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Thursday that militant group Hamas must be destroyed following the return of hostages from Gaza.

Smotrich said he will not vote in favor of a ceasefire deal with Hamas to end the war in Gaza, but stopped short of threatening to bring down prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government.

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Thursday that militant group Hamas must be destroyed following the return of hostages from Gaza. Smotrich said he will not vote in favor of a ceasefire deal with Hamas to end the war in Gaza...
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