Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to "free Gaza from Hamas" as he outlined his government’s latest strategy to end the ongoing conflict.

In a defiant address, Netanyahu accused Hamas of refusing to "lay down its arms," insisting Israel has "no choice but to finish the job." He described his plan as the “best option to end war” despite mounting international pressure to halt the fighting.

The proposed operation would see Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) target and dismantle the two remaining Hamas strongholds — located in Gaza City and the central camps of Al Mawasi. Netanyahu claims this approach will neutralize the militant group’s capacity to wage war and secure a lasting peace.

Global reaction has been mixed, with some allies urging restraint while others back Israel’s right to defend itself. The announcement comes as humanitarian concerns in Gaza continue to escalate.