Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has ‘no choice’ but to keep fighting in Gaza
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Frustration has been growing on both sides, with protests against Hamas in Gaza and weekly rallies in Israel pressing the government to reach a deal to bring all hostages home.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced again Saturday that Israel has “no choice” but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring that the territory won’t present a threat to Israel.
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Netanyahu is under growing pressure at home not only from families of hostages and their supporters but also from reservist and retired Israeli soldiers who question the continuation of the war after Israel shattered a ceasefire last month. In his statement, he claimed that Hamas has rejected Israel’s latest proposal to free half the hostages for a continued ceasefire.
The prime minister spoke after Israeli strikes killed more than 90 people in 48 hours, Gaza’s Health Ministry said Saturday. Israeli troops have been increasing their attacks to pressure Hamas to release the hostages and disarm.
Children and women were among the 15 people killed overnight, according to hospital staff.
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Mourners cradled and kissed the faces of the dead. A man stroked a child’s forehead with his finger before body bags were closed.
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