He was warned to end the war and let Hamas survive. American aid is dependent on it as the Deep State has given their marching orders. Netanyahu still is holding firm, at least in public. Once the color revolution is released by the Deep State, he may have other thoughts.
In a recent televised interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that while intense combat operations in Gaza are nearing an end, the battle against Hamas will continue until the group is completely defeated. This stance aligns with Netanyahu’s refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire, only conceding to temporary halts to facilitate the release of some hostages.
Netanyahu’s comments, delivered on a platform where he was surrounded by supporters, have ignited criticism from both the families of hostages and Hamas, accusing him of not adhering to a ceasefire proposal endorsed by the United States and the United Nations. The Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage release deal in a subsequent address to parliament but maintained that the war would not conclude until Hamas’s elimination.
🔵 NETANYAHU BACK IN PARTISAN FORM IN FIRST ISRAELI TV TOWN HALL OF WAR
It was vintage Benjamin Netanyahu: a friendly interviewer, raucous applause from a supportive audience, and an overt appeal to his right wing supporters against the return of the Israeli left.
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The setting of the interview, his first on live Israeli TV since the start of the Gaza conflict, was a return to familiar territory for Netanyahu, known for his media savvy and strong television presence which has helped him during numerous national election campaigns. His appearance aimed to resonate with his right-wing base, warning that the fall of his government could lead to a left-wing administration establishing a Palestinian state, a scenario he presented as undesirable.
Political observers like Gideon Rahat from the Israel Democracy Institute view Netanyahu’s televised remarks as a strategic move to consolidate support within his coalition. This need has grown especially acute after the resignation of Benny Gantz, his centrist coalition partner, who left the government accusing Netanyahu of lacking a comprehensive plan for Gaza post-conflict.
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Netanyahu has also faced internal challenges from his far-right and ultra-Orthodox partners, pushing controversial laws that have stirred division within his coalition. Despite these pressures, there’s been little momentum among his political rivals to push for a new election, suggesting Netanyahu may continue to navigate these challenges without immediate threat to his position.
However, the strategy of only pursuing a partial truce has not sat well with the families of hostages, who demand a firmer commitment to securing the release of all hostages, living and deceased. This group has been vocal in holding Netanyahu accountable, emphasizing that the responsibility for their loved ones’ return rests squarely on his shoulders.
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In response to the growing discontent, Netanyahu issued a late-night statement clarifying that Israel would not withdraw from Gaza until all hostages, numbering 120, are returned. Interesting how his statements are changing, are they not? No longer is he calling for the absolute destruction of Hamas…. A way out of the war for all sides, so that Hamas survives to kill more Jews in the coming weeks and months. Billions in American dollars are already being planned by Biden.
Key Points:
i. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that while major combat operations in Gaza might end soon, the fight against Hamas will continue until the group is fully eradicated.
ii. Netanyahu’s stance has sparked criticism from both hostage families and Hamas, particularly regarding his refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire, opting instead for temporary pauses to release some hostages.
iii. In a televised appearance, Netanyahu emphasized the dangers of a left-wing government potentially establishing a Palestinian state, aiming to strengthen his right-wing base support amid political challenges.
iv. Following Benny Gantz’s departure from the government, Netanyahu has focused on consolidating his right-wing coalition, facing internal pressures over contentious laws and coalition disagreements.
v. Despite his controversial approach to the ceasefire and hostage negotiations, Netanyahu reassured that Israel would not leave Gaza until all 120 hostages, both living and deceased, are returned.
Donna Fordham – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
