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Benjamin Netanyahu is the Israeli Prime Minister who has made the dismantling of Hamas a primary strategic objective following the October 7 attacks {fact:2, fact:4}. Their relationship is defined by ongoing military conflict and political tension, as evidenced by Netanyahu's efforts to eliminate the group's leadership and governing capacity {fact:3, fact:4}, as well as shifts in international diplomatic stances regarding both parties [1].

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The Axis of Instability: Iran, Proxy Warfare, and the Fragmenting ... meforum.org Middle East Forum 1 fact
quoteIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in September that Israel's strategic objective in Gaza is to dismantle Hamas's military and governing capacity so that Gaza “never again poses a threat.”
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it ISPI 1 fact
claimBenjamin Netanyahu's approval ratings have historically tended to rise following strong government and military actions against rivals, such as the war with Hezbollah and targeted strikes against Hamas leadership.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Brookings Institution 1 fact
claimFollowing the October 7, 2023 attacks, Russia shifted its policy by backing Hamas and distancing itself from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.