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Israeli PM, on anniversary of October 7 attack, vows to free hostages, defeat Hamas

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister

08 October 2025 01:54 (UTC +04:00)

Israel will achieve the defeat of the radical Palestinian movement Hamas and the return of all hostages from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on the second anniversary of the radicals' attack on his country, which marked the beginning of a new escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, APA reports.

Netanyahu emphasized that the Israeli army is dealing "devastating and unprecedented blows" to all who wish harm upon the Jewish state. "Together, we smashed the Iranian axis. Together, we changed the face of the Middle East. Together, we will ensure the eternity of Israel. Citizens of Israel, we are in a time of fateful decisions. We will continue to act to achieve all the aims of the war: return all the hostages, destroy the Hamas regime, and ensure that Gaza no longer poses a threat to Israel," he stated.