Israel vows to remove Hamas from any power

 Newsmax:

Tal Heinrich, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed Saturday on Newsmax that her country's war "will not end with Hamas in power," speaking after the news that four hostages were rescued.

However, she said on Newsmax's "America Right Now" that the news is "bittersweet" because of the death of one of the special forces officers who was part of the rescue operation.

"It's a blessed Shabbat," Heinrich said. "It's a good day in Israel, and we didn't have many moments in which we could rejoice as a nation since Oct. 7. I can tell you everyone in my country is so filled with emotion."

Israel is committed to the return of all hostages, Heinrich added, as "we are a nation that's committed to the principle of leaving nobody behind."

Hamas, meanwhile, tries to shield its fighters in bustling civilian neighborhoods and hides its hostages there as well, she said.

"They were being held in the Nuseirat area," she said. "That's a neighborhood in the middle of a bustling market scene."

Israel's army said it rescued Noa Argamani, 25; Almog Meir Jan, 21; Andrey Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 40, in its daytime operation, with Argamani being held in a different location from the men.

She and the men were abducted from a music festival in southern Israel on Oct. 7. She had been one of the most widely recognized hostages after her abductors rode away with her on a motorcycle as she screamed.

Meanwhile, Israel's mission is to destroy Hamas, said Heinrich, rejecting arguments that Israel is disregarding civilian losses in its quest.
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Hamas uses Palestinians as human shields which complicates the military action against the terrorist groups.  The destruction of Hamas is still a worthwhile goal for Israel.  The leadership of the group has been very open about its genocidal ambitions of killing all the Jews in Israel. 

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