Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas an \u201cintegral part of the axis of terrorism\u201d led by Iran, which he said endangers the Middle East and Arab world as well.<\/p>\n
While addressing the press conference along with Israel\u2019s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz at Kirya in Tel Aviv, he said, \u201cHamas is an integral part of the axis of terrorism led by Iran, and this axis of terrorism and evil endangers the entire Middle East, and the entire Arab world as well. I am convinced that many Arab leaders understand this.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Israeli Prime Minister urged the leaders of Arab states to come out against Hamas. He noted that Hamas in the past 16 years has brought disaster to Gaza. He said Hamas has brought two things to the residents of Gaza: \u201cblood and poverty.\u201d He asserted that no international pressure will change Israel\u2019s faith in the justice of cause.<\/p>\n
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He said, \u201cIn any case, I would like to make it clear: No international pressure, or reviling of IDF soldiers and our state will change our faith in the justice of our cause and in our right and our obligation to defend ourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
Netanyahu said Israel\u2019s war against Hamas is advancing at \u201cfull force\u201d with the goal of \u201cvictory.\u201d He said that Israel will eliminate Hamas and bring back hostages. He said Israeli forces has killed thousands of terrorists, including senior commanders and arch-murderers who were involved in the attack on Israel on October 7.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe war against Hamas-ISIS is advancing at full force and it has one goal \u2013 victory. There is no substitute for victory. We will eliminate Hamas and bring back our hostages. IDF forces have completed the encirclement of the city of Gaza,\u201d Netanyahu said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are operating in the heart of the city and are on the outskirts of Shifa Hospital. They have eliminated thousands of terrorists including senior commanders and arch-murderers who were among those involved in the terrible massacre on the cursed Saturday of October 7,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Netanyahu stated that Hamas has lost control of the northern Gaza Strip. He noted that Israel\u2019s forces are attacking Hamas \u201cabove ground and underground.\u201d He said, \u201cWe will continue at full force, at full strength, until victory.\u201d<\/p>\n
He called the return of hostages the \u201cmain goal\u201d of war. He asserted that there will no ceasefire without the return of hostages. He appreciated the support of US amid the ongoing war with Hamas and said that he is in daily contact with US President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy directive and that of the Cabinet is clear: There will be no ceasefire without the return of our hostages. When we have something to say, something concrete, we will update the families and submit it to the full government. Until then, prudence would dictate silence,\u201d Netanyahu said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said that its fighter jets hit a series of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and military posts in Lebanon. The IDF said that the attack was carried out in response to the attacks that were carried out on Saturday.<\/p>\n
In a post on X, IDF stated, \u201cIDF fighter jets struck a series of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and military posts in Lebanon in response to attacks over the last day. In addition, a Hezbollah terrorist cell launched several rockets from Lebanon toward northern Israel earlier today. In response, an IDF aircraft struck the terrorist cell and launch pad.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIDF fighter jets struck a series of Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and military posts in Lebanon in response to attacks over the last day.<\/p>\n
In addition, a Hezbollah terrorist cell launched several rockets from Lebanon toward northern Israel earlier today. In response, an IDF\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/pL8LX76uyx<\/a><\/p>\n
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