Hamas chief says Israel would be 'crushed' in next war

Hamas’s Gaza Chief Yahya Sinwar says his movement is not interested in another war with Israel, but asserts the Palestinian terrorist group would “crush” Israel should another round of hostilities break out.

“We do not seek confrontation with the Israelis, but if the confrontation happens, we will crush them,” Sinwar tells a group of Palestinian journalists in Gaza last night.

Considered one of Hamas’s most ruthless leaders, Sinwar took over as the group’s Gaza chief six months ago. His rise to power fueled fears that Hamas might enter into another conflict with Israel.

However, since Sinwar assumed power in March, he and his deputies have repeatedly said Hamas is not interested in another war with Israel.

— Dov Lieber