'I am under attack from the US for rejecting Palestinian statehood': Netanyahu

Published March 19th, 2024 - 01:34 GMT
Benyamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) chairs a Cabinet meeting at the Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defence, in Tel Aviv on December 31, 2023.
Highlights
In a direct attack on Benny Gantz, a member of the War Cabinet, Netanyahu asserted, "Whoever travels to the United States must know how to say no to the Americans as I do."

ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused parties within Israel of aligning with the United States to obstruct a potential military operation in Rafah.

 In a direct attack on Benny Gantz, a member of the War Cabinet, Netanyahu asserted, "Whoever travels to the United States must know how to say no to the Americans as I do."

Netanyahu further emphasized that the Palestinian leadership aims to eradicate Zionism, and thus, Gaza requires leadership with different objectives. 

He stressed the need for strict negotiations regarding exchange deals, refusing to concede to all demands from the enemy upfront. Netanyahu also asserted that he faces criticism from the United States for his rejection of establishing a Palestinian state. 

These statements come amid ongoing negotiations in Doha for a possible ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal between Israel and Hamas. 

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