Foreign Policy

Israel’s Stark Warning: Gaza Faces Total Destruction if Hamas Rejects Ceasefire Terms

By National Security Desk | August 22, 2025

Israel’s Defense Minister warns that failure by Hamas to accept Israel’s ceasefire conditions will lead to the full-scale destruction of Gaza City, raising urgent questions about civilian safety and regional stability.

In a grim declaration that underscores the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced plans to utterly dismantle Gaza City if Hamas refuses to agree to Israel’s firm ceasefire terms. This is not merely another military threat; it is a declaration with profound ramifications for regional stability and American national interests. How Much More Can Civilians Bear? Katz made it clear on social media that Israel intends to deploy "intense fire," orchestrate civilian evacuations, and conduct sweeping maneuvers aimed at defeating Hamas once and for all. He explicitly warned that if Hamas does not comply,...

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