Prime Minister told news network ABC in an interview on Sunday that "Those who say that under no circumstances should we enter Rafah are basically saying lose the war."
Benjamin Netanyahu © Mena Today
Israeli Prime Minister told news network ABC in an interview on Sunday that "Those who say that under no circumstances should we enter Rafah are basically saying lose the war."
"I agree with the Americans, we're going to do it while providing safe passage for the civilian population so they can leave," he added.
Officially, Europe is outraged. Diplomats queue at microphones to denounce Israel’s conduct, lawmakers compete over who can issue the sternest rebuke, and foreign ministries draft statements soaked in moral urgency.
The Eurovision Song Contest was facing a potential budget squeeze after Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia said they would withdraw from next year's competition in protest at Israel's participation.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that ceasefire talks with Israel are primarily aimed at stopping Israeli hostilities on Lebanese territory, after the Israeli prime minister's office said it seeks economic cooperation.
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