Israel wants all of Gaza even if Hamas accepts deal - Netanyahu | 22 Aug 2025 | Israel will take all of Gaza even if Hamas agrees to a hostage deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. The Israeli leader made the remarks after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the first stage of an operation to seize Gaza City in the northern part of the densely populated Palestinian enclave, which it described as a Hamas stronghold. Speaking to Sky News Australia on Thursday, Netanyahu said the goal of expelling Hamas remains unchanged. "We're gonna do that anyway. There was never a question that we're not going to leave Hamas there," he said... UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire on Thursday, warning that the Israeli offensive would lead to "massive death and destruction."