Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has issued a strong warning to Hamas, stressing that the ongoing war with the Palestinian group is of paramount importance to Israel’s future, according to Reuters.

“I will do anything to destroy Hamas entirely. I am committed to that. That is the war (for) the future of Israel — nothing less,” Gallant told reporters on Wednesday.

“Hamas terrorists have two options either be killed or surrender without conditions,” he added.