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Hamas ‘underestimated Israel’s retaliation’ to October 7, says defense minister
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Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks to troops in southern Israel, November 27, 2023. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says that the Hamas terror group “underestimated Israel’s retaliation” to October 7.
“It’s hard to bring democracies to fight wars but once we are in one, we are much stronger because we are fighting to defend our values,” Gallant tells the UK’s Daily Mail.
Gallant also says aid raised by pro-Palestinian activists is being used by global terror.
“Hamas propaganda is influencing universities and protests, and money is being poured in which is activating terror networks around the world,” he says.
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