Israel will push on with its offensive in opposition to Hamas, together with into the southern Gaza metropolis of Rafah, regardless of rising worldwide strain to cease, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Thursday.
Netanyahu has vowed to destroy Hamas after its terrorists attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing 1,200 folks and abducting 253. Greater than 30,000 folks have been killed in Gaza throughout Israel’s subsequent offensive, Hamas well being authorities estimate, prompting worldwide criticism and condemnation.
“There’s worldwide strain and it is rising, however notably when the worldwide strain rises, we should shut ranks, we have to stand collectively in opposition to the makes an attempt to cease the struggle,” he stated.
Makes an attempt responsible Israel for Oct.7
Addressing a commencement ceremony at a coaching college for Israeli military officers, Netanyahu additionally stated Israel should push again in opposition to a “calculated try” responsible it for Hamas’ crimes.
He added that Israel would function all through Gaza, “together with Rafah, the final Hamas stronghold.”
“Whoever tells us to not act in Rafah is telling us to lose the struggle and that won’t occur,” Netanyahu stated.
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