Despite the ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, on Monday, that Israel is preparing for another round of confrontations in the besieged Gaza Strip.
Hebrew-language news outlets reported that several hours after the Egypt-mediated ceasefire agreement was declared, Netanyahu said in a statement:
“In the past two days, we have hit Hamas and Islamic Jihad with great force.”
As ceasefire goes into effect, Netanyahu says Gaza campaign not over | The Times of Israel https://t.co/ldd4PM5nVp pic.twitter.com/hJevp5XOcr
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Netanyahu pointed out,
“We struck more than 350 targets, hit terrorist operatives and their leader, and destroyed terrorist infrastructure.”
Netanyahu says Gaza campaign not over; Hamas officials give ceasefire ultimatum https://t.co/p7T8wGOcdY pic.twitter.com/8iOWEqiiQC
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“Still,” he added, “The campaign is not over, it requires patience and deliberation. We are preparing to continue.”
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