From: The Palestine Chronicle Janaury 17, 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister Concedes Failure to Achieve Gaza War Objectives

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar recognizes Israel’s inability to fulfill its war objectives, emphasizing the significant responsibility of the Israeli far-right government.

He confessed on Friday that Israel has not reached its war objectives, despite what he characterized as strong strikes against Hamas.

During an interview on Israeli Channel 12, Sa’ar remarked,
1. “For months, we have not been able to bring back a single hostage alive.
2. Our responsibility is heavy as a government.”

Israel’s declared goals in its military campaign against Gaza included
1. the destruction of Hamas,
2. the return of captives,
3. and ensuring that the Gaza Strip would no longer pose a future threat.

These aims later expanded to include
1. the return of residents and settlers to northern Israel
2. and the enhancement of security in the West Bank.