JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli leaders responded to President Joe Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will stop supplying certain ammunition for Israel’s operation to defeat Hamas in Rafah, marking a watershed moment in Israel’s history.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already promised earlier this week that if Israel had to go it alone in its war against Hamas, it would do so. After President Joe Biden said he would withhold key weapons if Israel launched a major operation in Rafah operation, Netanyahu reiterated his pledge just before the nation’s Independence Day.
“In the War of Independence 76 years ago, we were few against many. We had no weapons, there was an arms embargo on Israel, but with the greatness of spirit, bravery and unity among us – we won.”
Netanyahu continued, “Today we are much stronger. We are stronger, we are determined, and we are united to defeat our enemy and those who seek our souls. If we have to stand alone, we will stand alone. I have already said that if we have to – we will fight with our fingernails. But we have much more than fingernails. And with the same greatness of spirit, with God’s help, we will win together.”
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