Netanyahu says war to continue 'until we achieve all its aims'
On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that the fight against Hamas in Gaza will persist until all objectives are met. These include the safe return of Israeli hostages and the eradication of Palestinian resistance efforts.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 10:53 | 02 December 2023
- Modified Date: 10:53 | 02 December 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday the war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip would continue "until we achieve all its aims", including returning all Israeli hostages and eliminating the Palestinian resistance movement.
In his first press conference since the expiry on Friday of a seven-day pause in the fighting with Hamas, he said: "Our soldiers prepared during the days of truce for total victory against Hamas."
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