Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said the “intense phase” of fighting Hamas in Rafah, Gaza, is nearly over. He is now moving forces to the northern border with Lebanon to confront its ally, Hezbollah.
Hezbollah’s Chief Hassan Nasrallah recently threatened to expand his war against Israel in a speech on Wednesday. He claims he has 100,000 terrorists on the ready and suggested war with Cyprus could be imminent.
Netanyahu stressed that “doesn’t mean the war is about to end,” with action continuing until Hamas was completely driven from power.
Addressing the escalating hostilities with Hezbollah, he said: We can fight on several fronts, and we are prepared to do that.”
Hezbollah has been launching missiles, rockets, and drones into northern Israel in support of Hamas since the day after the 7 October attacks in southern Israel, when gunmen from Gaza killed about 1,200 people and took 251 others hostage.
Israeli forces would “continue mowing the grass all the time,” he added. “We will not give up.”
Mr. Netanyahu also said he was ready for a “partial deal” that would secure the release of the remaining 116 hostages still in captivity – 41 of whom are presumed dead – but that he was committed to completing “the goal of destroying Hamas.”
Hamas is demanding a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as part of any deal. He said the comment showed the prime minister’s “clear rejection” of the proposal US President Joe Biden outlined last month and backed by the UN Security Council.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the intense phase of the war in Gaza ‘is about to end,’ as he looks to redeploy forces to the country’s northern border with Lebanon. CNBC’s @dan_murphy reports. pic.twitter.com/bVr7zuynh9
— CNBC Middle East (@CNBCMiddleEast) June 24, 2024
The IDF is advancing resources north toward Lebanon. The movement of military vehicles has been taking place for more than 48 consecutive hours pic.twitter.com/6cUaw5tS41
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) June 24, 2024
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You Israel worshippers asked for it, and you are going to get it. Get out your pompoms and give a big cheer. I said several times here that Israel will escalate and attack north. They are always looking for reasons to strike. Notice the demands for more free weapons from us. With each shipment, they will extend further.
Netanyahu has no intention of eliminating Hamas. That is why he will not attack their headquarters. Americans are so plain ignorant. Israel already admitted to funding them.
Hezbollah has some real military assets, unlike Hamas, where Israel is easily moving in and blowing things up. This fight will not go well.
From the very beginning you’ve shown your lust for Jewish blood. You mean the headquarters in every “hospital”, “school”, UN facility etc. You are just in a frenzy that Israel is wiping out your ‘beloved’ Hamas.
Israel’s national motto should be “Never Again!”