Netanyahu said it was essential for Israel to maintain control of the strip along the region’s border with Egypt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a surprise visit to troops in southern Gaza on Thursday, saying it was necessary for Israel to maintain control of the strip along the region’s border with Egypt.
In his remarks in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, Netanyahu referred to the campaign against Hamas and highlighted the differences that remain in months-long efforts to achieve a ceasefire.
“What’s next? The north”
From #Netanyahu‘s visit to the occupied #Rafah Crossing between #Gaza and #Egypt, he was recorded asking the soldiers what to do next. They responded by suggesting initiating another war in the “north,” referring to #Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/VZeFR2klas— Palestine Info Center (@palinfoen) July 18, 2024
The US-backed draft deal calls for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for the full release of the hostages from Hamas, which contrasts with the continued Israeli presence at the Rafah crossing and the nearby border strip.
Netanyahu’s visit to Rafah was announced hours after Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site. Ben Gvir’s move could also disrupt the ceasefire talks.
Source :Skai
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