Israel’s Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Ceasefire Terms, Pledging ‘Total Victory’ in Months

Published on February 7, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected terms proposed by the Hamas terrorist group to pause the fighting in Gaza, saying that “total victory” against the terrorist forces could be achieved within months. During Wednesday’s press conference, held shortly after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Mr. Netanyahu said it’s only a “matter of months” before Israel achieves its military goals—that is, to eradicate all of Hamas’ fighting forces in Gaza and destroy the entire underground tunnel network. “There is no other solution but a complete and final victory,” he told reporters. “If Hamas will survive in Gaza, it’s only a question of time until the next massacre.”...