"Netanyahu Claims Two-Thirds of Hamas Forces Eliminated in Gaza"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that two-thirds of Hamas's fighting forces have been eliminated in the Gaza Strip, stating that victory will take many more months but they are determined to achieve it. U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller believes the conflict in Gaza will end at some point and emphasizes the need for a political path forward for the establishment of a Palestinian state. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) eliminated Hamas official Bilal Nofal, who was in charge of investigating suspects of espionage against the terrorist group in Gaza, dealing a blow to the organization's research and learning capabilities.