Israel's Taipei Office issued a statement today, indicating that Israel's goal in Gaza is not control, but to curb the terrorist threat posed by Hamas. Israel's top priority is to protect its citizens, while facilitating a prosperous future for Gaza governed by civilian leaders who reject terrorism and do not advocate for the destruction of Israel. Israel released a statement titled 'Security, Freedom, and a Future Without Hamas' this evening, pointing out that given Hamas's continued statements and plans to reenact the atrocities of October 7, 2023, Israel must learn from the past, establish security buffer zones as a defensive measure, and ensure that residential areas and infrastructure in Gaza are no longer used for hiding rockets, constructing tunnels, or serving as war launchponts. The statement mentions that even now, Hamas continues to hijack humanitarian aid originally intended for civilians,虐待 Israeli hostages, and convert family homes into weapon caches and heavily mined war zones; despite facing these various illegal acts, Israel continues to provide aid and takes all possible measures to distinguish combatants from non-combatants, making every effort to minimize harm to civilians. The statement explains that Israel is also strengthening humanitarian relief efforts, expanding aerial drops and the distribution of aid supplies. Israel understands the suffering of Gaza civilians under the Hamas regime; even under the difficult conditions of Hamas hijacking relief supplies and spreading false information, Israel remains committed to alleviating these hardships. The statement states that to achieve lasting peace, Gaza's future must follow five principles: all hostages must be released; Hamas must disarm; Gaza must be completely disarmed; Israel must maintain long-term control of the security situation to prevent the resurgence of terrorism; and Gaza must be governed by a civilian government committed to peaceful coexistence. The statement points out that Israel remains firmly committed to completely dismantling Hamas, the last Iranian proxy force in Gaza, countering disinformation, and working with regional and international partners to promote a more stable, secure, and peaceful Middle East.