JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday (Sep 4) that Israel will only agree to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza that guarantees the border area between southern Gaza and Egyp
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gestures in front of a map during a press conference at the Government Press office in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Sep 4, 2024. said on Wednesday that Israel will only agree to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza that guarantees the border area between southern Gaza and Egypt could never be used as a lifeline for the Palestinian militant movement Hamas.
Netanyahu has insisted on retaining control of the corridor, where Israeli troops have uncovered dozens of tunnels that officials say have been used to supply Hamas with weapons and ammunition.Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meetingfrom many in Israel for holding out on the issue, including from many in his own security establishment who believe Israeli troops can make targeted interventions if needed to prevent any smuggling.
But he said maintaining pressure on Hamas was the best way to return the 101 hostages still remaining in Gaza.
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