During the press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made an assessment of the Israeli attacks on the besieged Gaza Strip.
“There is international pressure”
Pointing out that there is international pressure on Israel due to its attacks, but it is still creating space to achieve its goals, Netanyahu said: “Ultimately, we make decisions, and our final decision is to destroy Hamas, return our hostages and ensure that they are not there.” “There is no new terrorist control over Gaza.”
“The United States supports our goals.”
Netanyahu stated that the United States supports two of the three goals of its attack on Gaza (returning prisoners and destroying Hamas).
Although he did not say this explicitly, Netanyahu confirmed that there are differences of opinion with the United States regarding the future of Gaza after the attacks, and stated the following:
“There are differences of opinion about how to achieve all of these goals. This is our war at the end of the day. We have to make decisions. Ultimately, we make decisions. We try to convince our American friends, and for the most part we have succeeded, and I hope and believe that it will be that way from now on.” Onwards.
Operation Earth message
Netanyahu stated that they will continue their attacks on the Gaza Strip until they reach their goals and that they cannot achieve these goals without a ground attack.
A threat to Hezbollah
Referring to the clashes with Hezbollah on the Lebanese border, Netanyahu said: “We will restore security in the north (Lebanese border) and the south (Gaza Strip). If Hezbollah makes a mistake and enters into a large-scale war, it will be destroyed.” Lebanon is in its hands,” he said.
“Gallant did not request a joint press conference.”
When asked about Defense Minister Gallant holding a separate press conference, Netanyahu replied: “I proposed to the Defense Minister that a joint press conference be held this evening. It is his decision.”
Tension within the government
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who is distinguished by his far-right views, described halting attacks on Gaza during the humanitarian pause as a solution for his government.
The Israeli press also reflected Netanyahu’s concern about a coup against him from within the Likud Party, which he heads.