Thursday, December 28, 2023

Former Mossad director: 'I would not recommend assassinations on Qatari soil'

Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen told Reshet Bet that he would not advise assassinating Hamas leaders in Qatar, and that disengaging from the Gaza Strip must be done completely and with no responsibility on Israel's part for the two million residents remaining.

“I feel that the 'Metro' tunnel system is more than just a few hundred kilometers. We are seeing a underground city with logistical preparations that allowed people to live in it. I think that I share your feelings of surprise. This is not a simple matter,” he said.

Regarding humanitarian deliveries to Gaza as the war goes on, he commented: “There is no doubt that this question is tearing us apart with the dilemma of what to do. It is not solely dependent on what we think. I think that Israel is less interested in seeing this happen, but on an economic level, we want more international sand in our hourglass to continue the war. If we want to reduce Hamas’ capabilities, we must listen to our allies in the United States of America, who want to ensure that we are not bringing about a humanitarian disaster. If it means preventing a humanitarian disaster, then I would support such a thing. I understand that in the north of the Gaza Strip the situation is getting worse, but I have no qualms about that because the Gaza Strip brought the disaster upon itself.” READ MORE