Despite International Ceasefire Pressure from the US and Others... Israel's Netanyahu Declares "All-Out War"

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Despite ongoing international pressure, including from the United States, for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly declared his intention to continue the fight with full force.

According to foreign media on the 12th (local time), Netanyahu stated in a TV address the previous evening, "This war against Hamas is being waged with full power, with a single goal of victory, and there is no alternative to victory."

He also said, "The situation in Gaza must change from before, but under no circumstances can we relinquish security control there," expressing opposition to the idea of placing Gaza under the control of the Palestinian Authority after the war ends.

Regarding international calls for a ceasefire, he made it clear that a ceasefire would only be possible once all 239 hostages held by armed groups in Gaza are released.

Netanyahu's remarks contradict the immediate ceasefire measures demanded by the international community amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilian casualties are mounting.

They also differ from views held by some in Israeli politics and parts of the international community who consider handing Gaza over to the Palestinian Authority after repelling Hamas as an ideal solution.

Regarding post-war scenarios, the United States has expressed opposition to Israel reoccupying Gaza and has mentioned the establishment of a unified Palestinian government in Gaza and the West Bank as part of the process toward Palestinian statehood.

Meanwhile, although the United States is Israel's closest ally, discord continues between the two sides over the conduct of the war. Shortly after the outbreak of hostilities, the U.S. expressed absolute support for Israel, but as civilian casualties increased due to Israel's counterattacks, it pressured Israel to implement a humanitarian ceasefire to allow evacuations, hostage releases, and delivery of relief supplies. The Islamic world has also united in calling for a ceasefire, but Netanyahu has continued to respond sharply.

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