Netanyahu Defends His Planned Military Offensive in Gaza

Families of Israeli hostages make desperate plea for end to war

Families of Israeli and Palestinian hostages have made a desperate plea to end the war in Gaza, saying Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for military expansion is worsening the suffering of those held captive. The Israeli prime minister declared Israel “has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas”, as he addressed foreign media in Jerusalem at the weekend. Defending a planned military offensive, Mr Netanyahu asserted that “our g…

Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that's more sweeping than previously announced, declaring that Israel "has no choice but to finish the job and complete the defeat of Hamas."

Netanyahu defends new military offensive in Gaza and says it will be wider than announced

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday defended a new military offensive in Gaza that's more sweeping than previously announced, declaring in the face of growing condemnation...

Israeli Prime Minister defends plan for full takeover of Gaza strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned threats by Australia and European countries to recognise Palestinian state.

Netanyahu Doubles Down on Gaza Offensive After Global Backlash

This is not the first time the Israeli prime minister has called for one final military drive to dismantle Hamas and end the war.

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Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".