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.
The Israeli military took an unusual step on Wednesday, addressing the Lebanese people directly through a message delivered by Avichay Adraee, spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces to Arab media.
Israel launched a massive surprise assault on Hezbollah across Lebanon on Wednesday, striking what Defence Minister Israel Katz described as "hundreds" of the group's members in command centres throughout the country.
The United States, Israel and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reached with Pakistani mediation, and U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to hold talks on Friday to discuss a long-term settlement.
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