Netanyahu Vows No Hamas Rule in Gaza at October 7 Memorial

General10 sourcesOct 5, 2026

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The Story

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on October 5 that there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza, speaking at a memorial event marking three years since the militant group's October 7, 2023 attack.

October 5 is observed as a national day of remembrance in Israel, with flags lowered to half-mast on public buildings from 6:29 am, the exact time the attack began. Netanyahu delivered a speech during a state ceremony at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, pledging to continue targeting anyone involved in the attack or holding hostages.

What they agree on

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed there would be no Hamas rule in Gaza during a memorial event on October 5.
The event marked three years since the Hamas October 7, 2023 attack.
October 5 is a national day of remembrance in Israel, with flags lowered to half-mast from 6:29 am.
The October 7, 2023 attack resulted in 1,221 deaths and 251 hostages taken, with 44 already dead.
Israel's military offensive in Gaza has killed over 74,200 people, according to Gaza's health ministry.

Where they split

Dawn and WAFA emphasize international criticism and claims of "genocide in Gaza," with Dawn detailing Israel's diplomatic isolation and Médecins Sans Frontières' statement. Other sources like South China Morning Post and Channel News Asia focus more on Netanyahu's statements and the memorial event itself.
Hürriyet Daily News provides extensive detail on domestic criticism of Netanyahu, including allegations of ignoring warnings from the UAE and Egypt and prolonging the war for political reasons, which is less prominent in other reports.
Jewish News Syndicate includes Netanyahu's statements about Israel fighting on "seven fronts" and dealing a severe blow to Iran's nuclear program, details not present in other international coverage.

The Spread

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The coverage 10 sources

Center-LeftAl-MonitorAt Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-LeftWAFA (Palestinian News Agency)Médecins Sans Frontières: Israel is progressively asphyxiating Gaza and continuing its genocide - WAFA Agency (opens the publisher’s site)
CenterAsharq Al-AwsatAt Oct 7 Memorial, Netanyahu Says Will Be No Hamas Rule in Gaza (opens the publisher’s site)
CenterDeutsche WelleIsrael observes October 7 anniversary with national memorial day (opens the publisher’s site)
Center-RightJewish News SyndicateFull text: Netanyahu addresses state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl (opens the publisher’s site)
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Not measuredChannel News AsiaAt Oct 7 memorial, Netanyahu says will be no Hamas rule in Gaza (opens the publisher’s site)
Not measuredDawnIsrael's deepening diplomatic isolation after 3 years of genocide in Gaza (opens the publisher’s site)
Not measuredEgypt Independent‘I’m here to save lives’: Inside the unlikely Biden-Trump partnership to secure a Gaza ceasefire (opens the publisher’s site)
Not measuredHürriyet Daily NewsOct 7 anniversary puts Netanyahu’s wartime record under scrutiny (opens the publisher’s site)
Not measuredSouth China Morning Post‘There will be no Hamas rule in Gaza,’ Netanyahu vows at October 7 memorial (opens the publisher’s site)