Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that Hamas’ demands are unacceptable and that Israel will continue fighting until it achieves its goals in Gaza. In a video statement, Netanyahu accused Hamas of holding extreme positions, including the demand for Israel to withdraw all forces from Gaza and leave Hamas intact.
Netanyahu stated that Israel has shown willingness to negotiate but cannot accept Hamas’ demands, as they amount to surrender. He emphasized that allowing Hamas to retain control of Gaza and rebuild its military infrastructure would pose a threat to the safety of Israeli citizens.
The Prime Minister stressed that giving in to Hamas’ demands would be a significant defeat for Israel and a victory for its enemies. He warned that such weakness would only lead to further conflicts and distance any chances of peace.
Netanyahu also highlighted Israel’s efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. He stated that Israel has been working tirelessly to reach an agreement for their return and has given its negotiating team a broad mandate to achieve this goal.
Ultimately, Netanyahu reiterated that Israel will not back down and will continue fighting until all its objectives are met. The focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of Israeli citizens and working towards the release of hostages held by Hamas.