JERUSALEM, Israel – As the Israel-Hamas war continues in Gaza for its sixth week, tensions are rising in Europe and the U.S., where protesters are taking to the streets, either backing Israel or supporting the Palestinians.
In a televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came against the idea of a ceasefire in Gaza until Israel completes its mission and laid down ground rules for what Gaza will look like at the end of the war.
“As for the talks about the day after – this day will only be after the elimination of Hamas,” said Netanyahu. “Gaza will be demilitarized, and there will no longer be a threat from the Gaza Strip to the State of Israel. In order to ensure there will be no such threat, as long as needed, the IDF will continue to control security in the Gaza Strip to prevent terror from it.”
Netanyahu was joined by war cabinet minister Benny Gantz and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
“Hamas is under huge pressure. This pressure right now is increasing, they hear the tanks above the tunnels, they hear the bulldozers taking down the houses, and they know very well that they will get to them,” said Gallant.
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