Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended a new, more extensive military offensive in Gaza, stating that Israel "has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas." The operation's scope has expanded beyond previous plans to include Gaza City, the central camps, and the Mawasi area. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel's objective is to "free Gaza" from Hamas terrorists. This announcement comes amid growing condemnation both domestically and internationally. Netanyahu reiterated that given Hamas's refusal to disarm, Israel must proceed with the offensive to achieve its goal of defeating Hamas and liberating Gaza.