2024-01-22 04:56:03
Tel Aviv: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a deal put forward by Hamas to release hostages and end the war. In exchange for the release of the hostages, Hamas proposed the withdrawal of the Israeli army, the release of the imprisoned Palestinians, and the recognition of the Hamas administration in Gaza. However, Netanyahu said that accepting the agreement by Hamas would nullify the efforts of the Israeli army. Netanyahu rejected the deal amid growing protests in Israel over the release of the hostages.
‘Hamas completely rejects the agreement put forward by the monsters. If we accept this, we cannot guarantee the safety of our citizens. The evacuees cannot be safely brought back. “Next October 7 could happen at any time,” Netanyahu said.
Yesterday, Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to the concept of an independent Palestinian state. Netanyahu noted in X that Israel wants full control west of the Jordan and is against a Palestinian state.
Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on Netanyahu in Israel to delay the release of Hamas hostages. Family members of the hostages continue to hold protest rallies and events. Political parties are also exerting pressure. There is also a campaign to end the war.
Alignments with a close ally, the US, also put Netanyahu on the defensive. After his phone conversation with Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden said the other day that a two-state solution is possible. However, it was after this that Netanyahu himself issued a statement opposing the concept of a Palestinian state.
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