Surrender now, don't die for Sinwar: Israel PM Netanyahu to Hamas

As heavy fighting continues in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, with the war entering its 66th day and Israeli forces being relentess in their pursuit of attacking Hamas, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on the terror group to 'surrender now' and warned that 'it is the beginning of the end of Hamas'.

Netanyahu's warning comes at a time when dozens of Hamas terrorists have surrendered to Israeli forces in recent days.

In a video posted by Israel PM's Office, Netanyahu called on Hamas terrorists to not die for Hamas head in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

Netanyahu said, "In the past few days, dozens of Hamas terrorists have surrendered to our forces. They are laying down their weapons and turning themselves into our heroic soldiers. This will take time. The war is still ongoing but it is the beginning of the end of Hamas. I say to the Hamas terrorists: It's over. Don't die for Sinwar. Surrender - now!"

Meanwhile, Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the military has discovered a large tunnel network below Palestine Square in Gaza City, The Times of Israel reported.