The operation is believed to have significantly disrupted Hamas's terror capabilities in the region.
"My fear is that they won’t even survive the winter," Zangauker stated.
"We have seen a lot of encouragement from the incoming administration in order to achieve a deal," Al Thani said.
Hostage deal negotiations have been reported to enter a new and "final" phase, sources told Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar.
The hypocrisy of these “progressives” should not dictate the outcome of the current battle.
IDF announces soldier killed in Gaza • Hamas releases video of hostage • Hostage talks reported to enter final stage • IDF reinforces Golan Heights, following Syrian developments
Ziad Abu Hayya was a regular target for Hamas enforcers, who tortured him in September, leaving him hospitalized.