Netanyahu: Killing of 404 Palestinians in Gaza is ‘just the beginning’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated yesterday evening that he would continue his genocidal war against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, saying the negotiations are only going to be happening “under Israeli fire”.

Since dawn on Tuesday, Israel relaunched its intensified bombing campaign in the enclave, with violent and widespread air strikes targeting civilians, resulting in the murder of more than 404 Palestinians and injuring over 562 others.

In a televised speech, Netanyahu said, “We extended the ceasefire for weeks during which we did not receive hostages” according to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority.

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“We sent delegations to Doha and accepted US envoy Steve Witkoff’s proposal, but Hamas rejected all offers,” he claimed.

“I warned Hamas that if it didn’t release our captives, we’d resume fighting – and we have,” he said.

Netanyahu stated: “From now on, we’ll act against Hamas with growing intensity, negotiating only under fire, and we’ll keep fighting to achieve all war goals.”

As a result of the renewed bombing campaign, Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial was cancelled due to “security developments”, further delaying efforts to hold him to account on the numerous charges he faces.

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