Event Brief
Smotrich urges assassinating Hamas leaders over talks
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 17, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
Summary: Bezalel Smotrich said Israel should assassinate Hamas leaders rather than negotiate with them.
WHO: Bezalel Smotrich
WHAT: Said Israel should assassinate Hamas leaders instead of negotiating with them
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM ET
WHERE: Israel
WHY: He was reacting to Netanyahu's stated goals for Gaza and arguing they are only halfway there
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