Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire, , Says Invasion of Rafah , Will Continue.<br />Netanyahu Rejects Ceasefire, , Says Invasion of Rafah , Will Continue.<br />'The Guardian' reports that Benjamin Netanyahu <br />has rejected a ceasefire in Gaza while rebuffing <br />pressure from the U.S. to end the war.<br />'The Guardian' reports that Benjamin Netanyahu <br />has rejected a ceasefire in Gaza while rebuffing <br />pressure from the U.S. to end the war.<br />According to Netanyahu, no settlement <br />will end Israel's security issues <br />short of "absolute victory" over Hamas.<br />According to Netanyahu, no settlement <br />will end Israel's security issues <br />short of "absolute victory" over Hamas.<br />The prime minister also confirmed <br />that Israeli Defense Forces will commence <br />operations in the southern city of Rafah. .<br />Rafah has become the last refuge <br />for hundreds of thousands of <br />displaced Palestinians in Gaza. .<br />Netanyahu suggested victory was <br />"within reach" but would require months <br />more of fighting in order to defeat Hamas.<br />Netanyahu suggested victory was <br />"within reach" but would require months <br />more of fighting in order to defeat Hamas.<br />There is no alternative for the <br />military collapse [of Hamas]. <br />There will not be a civilian <br />collapse [of Hamas rule] <br />without a military one, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister, via 'The Guardian'.<br />'The Guardian' reports that Israel's war in <br />Gaza has killed over 27,000 Palestinians, <br />displaced most of the population and pushed <br />a quarter of the population to the brink of starvation.<br />Officials at the United Nations have warned <br />that a ground offensive on Rafah would <br />lead to a "large-scale loss of life" and <br />could potentially be considered a war crime.<br />While speaking at a televised press <br />conference, Netanyahu said.<br />"surrendering to Hamas' delusional conditions would <br />lead to another massacre, and to a great tragedy <br />on Israel that no one would be willing to accept.".<br />Israel's leader reportedly added that <br />hostages still held by Hamas would only <br />be released with continued military pressure.
