Israel's war cabinet Minister Benny Gantz has made a firm declaration that the conflict with Hamas will persist through the Islamic holy month of Ramadan if necessary, to secure the release of Israeli hostages. Gantz emphasized that there will be no ceasefire until the hostages are returned, indicating that military operations, including potential actions in Rafah, will continue. This stance was reiterated in various statements, where Gantz highlighted the two options available to Hamas: surrender and release all hostages, or face continued military action. The Israeli government's resolve was further underscored by threats from Gantz and Eisenkot to dissolve the war government if unilateral decisions regarding the hostages continued. These developments come amid a broader context of escalating tensions and ongoing conflict, with the Israeli public being kept informed through updates and public addresses by government officials.
Benny Gantz: “To those saying the price is too high – I say this very clearly: Hamas has a choice. They can surrender, release the hostages, and this way the citizens of Gaza can celebrate the holy holiday of Ramadan. Let me be clear, we are operating in Gaza not out of revenge… https://t.co/reVZoGn4HP
Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, said on Saturday that “Either the hostages are returned, or we will extend the war into Rafah”. The Israeli minister warned that “the war will continue until all our goals are achieved” https://t.co/ySl0OMJUHb
Minister Gantz at the @Conf_of_Pres: "I Opposes unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state" In connection with the war in Gaza, he said: "If a hostage deal is not promoted - the fighting will also expand to Rafah during Ramadan."
LIVE UPDATES: Gaza fighting will expand to Rafah if Israeli hostages aren't returned by Ramadan, war cabinet minister Gantz says https://t.co/fEIE0l7PbD
“The world must know, and Hamas leaders must know that if by Ramadan the hostages are not home then the fighting will continue, including in Rafah.” ~ War Cabinet Minister @gantzbe, speaking at #CoP2024 in Jerusalem. https://t.co/CnfMRA8uJc
Speaking in Jerusalem, @gantzbe said, “The world must know, and Hamas leaders must know that if by Ramadan the hostages are not home then the fighting will continue, including in Rafah.” https://t.co/vh2RN5ss1x
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Israel's war on Hamas could continue during Ramadan, Gantz warns. "There will not be a ceasefire for even one day until our hostages are returned," Benny Gantz told the country in a public address. https://t.co/Gb6HVAUns6
Israeli Broadcasting Corporation: Gantz and Eisenkot threatened Netanyahu to dissolve the war government if he continued to make unilateral decisions regarding the hostages. https://t.co/JRpKyLfsm0
⚠️ BREAKING ⚠️ Gantz 👉 “either our #hostages get released, or we will enter #Rafah, even during Ramadan”. #HamasNazis should release the hostages NOW or they will face the consequences. #Israel #GazaCity #رفح https://t.co/8EpHJb3nNl
Gantz now (member of the Israeli war cabinet): We will not stop the war even for one day until all hostages are back and Hamas is finished. We will fight even during Ramadan, and we will enter Rafah; Hamas has two choices, surrender and release all hostages, or die.
BREAKING: Israel could continue its war on Hamas during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, war cabinet Minister Benny Gantz said on Friday afternoon. Read more in our live blog: https://t.co/tTIbyTM4Az