Netanyahu convenes emergency Israeli cabinet, vows to ‘demolish Hamas’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a meeting with his expanded emergency cabinet, emphasizing national unity and the intention to “demolish Hamas” in Gaza. Netanyahu welcomed former opposition lawmaker Benny Gantz, stating that all ministers were working together with a united front. The Israeli military is aware of the support from the entire country and recognizes the critical nature of the situation. In response to cross-border fire near Lebanon, the Israeli army ordered the immediate evacuation of civilians near the frontier.