Israel’s military leadership reportedly wants a ceasefire in Gaza, even if it means leaving Hamas in charge, in a sign of the deepening rift between the Israeli Defence Forces and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The IDF believes a ceasefire is the best way to free the hostages still held by Hamas, and could make it easier to head off a wider war with Hezbollah, the New York Times reports.
Mr Netanyahu immediately hit back, insisting: “It won’t happen.”
In a video statement posted on X, Mr Netanyaju said: “I don’t know who those unnamed parties are, but I’m here to make it unequivocally clear: it won’t happen.
“We will end the war only after we have achieved all of its goals, including the elimination of Hamas and the release of all our hostages.”
By AFP
Source: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/israeli-military-leadership-urges-ceasefire-in-gaza/news-story/735601639c4e485b0bc5eee16afcfaa9