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IDF to Leadership: Hostage Recovery Clashes With War Aims

In a pointed message to Israel’s political echelon, the IDF has warned that at this stage of the war, the objectives of toppling Hamas and securing the hostages are in direct conflict, according to military affairs correspondent Doron Kadosh. Commanders are reportedly pressing for a shift in priorities, urging that the government focus first on bringing the remaining hostages home—without abandoning the broader goal of dismantling Hamas's military and governing capabilities.