Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire, Says Invasion of Rafah Will Continue

Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire, , Says Invasion of Rafah , Will Continue.
Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire, , Says Invasion of Rafah , Will Continue.
'The Guardian' reports that Benjamin Netanyahu
has rejected a ceasefire in Gaza while rebuffing
pressure from the U.S. to end the war.
'The Guardian' reports that Benjamin Netanyahu
has rejected a ceasefire in Gaza while rebuffing
pressure from the U.S. to end the war.
According to Netanyahu, no settlement
will end Israel's security issues
short of "absolute victory" over Hamas.
According to Netanyahu, no settlement
will end Israel's security issues
short of "absolute victory" over Hamas.
The prime minister also confirmed
that Israeli Defense Forces will commence
operations in the southern city of Rafah. .
Rafah has become the last refuge
for hundreds of thousands of
displaced Palestinians in Gaza. .
Netanyahu suggested victory was
"within reach" but would require months
more of fighting in order to defeat Hamas.
Netanyahu suggested victory was
"within reach" but would require months
more of fighting in order to defeat Hamas.
There is no alternative for the
military collapse [of Hamas].
There will not be a civilian
collapse [of Hamas rule]
without a military one, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, via 'The Guardian'.
'The Guardian' reports that Israel's war in
Gaza has killed over 27,000 Palestinians,
displaced most of the population and pushed
a quarter of the population to the brink of starvation.
Officials at the United Nations have warned
that a ground offensive on Rafah would
lead to a "large-scale loss of life" and
could potentially be considered a war crime.
While speaking at a televised press
conference, Netanyahu said.
"surrendering to Hamas' delusional conditions would
lead to another massacre, and to a great tragedy
on Israel that no one would be willing to accept.".
Israel's leader reportedly added that
hostages still held by Hamas would only
be released with continued military pressure.