Netanyahu calls Hamas ceasefire proposal 'delusional' but Blinken sees scope for progress
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday rejected Hamas' latest offer for a ceasefire and return of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, but U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said there was still room for negotiation toward an agreement.

DOHA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday total victory in Gaza was within reach, rejecting the latest offer from Hamas for a ceasefire to ensure the return of hostages still held in the besieged enclave.

Netanyahu renewed a pledge to destroy the Palestinian Islamist movement, saying there was no alternative for Israel but bringing about the collapse of Hamas.

“The day after is the day after Hamas. All of Hamas,” he told a press conference, insisting that total victory against Hamas was the only solution to the Gaza war.

  • Arete@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Would America have accepted a full withdrawal from Afghanistan and truce with Al-Qaeda 4 months after 9/11 in exchange for ~3000 American hostages?

    Some certainly would, but I think the majority would take a “we don’t negotiate with terrorists” stance.

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@kbin.social
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      10 months ago

      You’re talking like Afghanistan was a massive success and not part of how ISIS became what it was at its peak.

      • Arete@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Ignoring for the moment that ISIS is from Iraq and Syria, I was purely commenting on what would have popular support in Israel. I did not advocate for anything.