Gaza Deal Must Allow Fighting Until Israel's War Goals Achieved: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that any Gaza ceasefire deal must allow Israel to continue its military operations until its war objectives are fully met. On Sunday, Netanyahu emphasized that the deal must also address critical security concerns, specifically prohibiting the smuggling of weapons to Hamas via the Gaza-Egypt border and ensuring that thousands of armed militants are not permitted to return to northern Gaza. Netanyahu's firm stance comes amid ongoing conflict and efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. He stated that Israel's military operations must persist until all war goals are achieved. These objectives include dismantling Hamas's military capabilities and preventing future threats to Israel's security. "Any Gaza ceasefire deal must allow for Israel to keep fighting until it achieves its war objectives," Netanyahu asserted in a recent statement. A crucial element of Netanyahu's conditions for a ceasefire is the p...