Israel to 'complete the elimination of Hamas' after ceasefire

(JNS) — Israel will resume its war against Hamas following the conclusion of the ceasefire agreement reached with the terrorist group early Wednesday, according to a government statement.

“The government of Israel, the IDF and the security services will continue the war in order to return home all of the hostages, complete the elimination of Hamas and ensure that there will be no new threat to the State of Israel from Gaza,” the statement read.

In his remarks at the start of Tuesday’s all-night Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the agreement a “difficult decision” but t...