Israel’s prime minister has said dozens of Hamas fighters are “laying down their weapons and handing themselves over”.
In a statement on Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu said the “war is in full swing” and full defeat will take more time, but added that it is “the beginning of the end for Hamas”.
“I say to the Hamas terrorists: it is over. Don’t die for [Hamas chief Yahya] Sinwar. Surrender – now,” he said.
