Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully answered demands from allies inside and outside of Israel with a declaration of total victory. Or did he? As reports of new negotiations for another hostages-for-prisoners deal continue to percolate, the PM insisted that Israel plans to fight this war to its conclusion, once and for all:
“The war will continue until we destroy Hamas – until victory,” Netanyahu said in a recorded statement. “Those who think we will stop is not connected to reality,” the prime minister continued.
“We are striking Hamas with heavy fire everywhere, including today. We are also striking those who aid Hamas, close or far,” Netanyahu said.
“Every Hamas terrorist is destined for death. They have only two options: Surrender or die.”
Netanyahu has made that plain since October 8th. If anything, this position has become more obviously firm in recent weeks….
