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Prof. Kobi Michael argues that Israel cannot accept the continued existence of Hamas in the Gaza Strip because the organization refuses to disarm and intends to persist in its activities, an intolerable situation along Israel’s borders. He describes Gaza as “totally destructed” and proposes a future model involving local governance supported by a regional Arab mission force, emphasizing that Hamas was elected and supported by the Gazans themselves, bringing about this “catastrophe”.
The interview took place on Swedish Radio on August 30, 2025.