Beyond Diplomacy: The IDF’s Mission to Dismantle Hamas

Prof. Kobi Michael discusses how Hamas continues to reconstitute itself by using civilian infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, and UNRWA facilities for military purposes, indicating a complete lack of intent to disarm. He further argues that Hamas’s disarmament will not occur quickly through diplomatic pressure alone and maintains that the IDF must be allowed to complete its mission to dismantle the organization by force.

The full interview took place on Channel I24, on February 15, 2026.