⬆️ It quickly escalated from "Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes" to #Netanyahu "throwing sand in the eyes of [ #Israeli ] public" 👀
In a rare public rift between the country’s political and military leadership, Rear Adm. Daniel #Hagari said, “This business of destroying #Hamas [is] simply throwing sand in the eyes of the public… Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people — whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong”
The Israeli army’s chief spokesman is apparently questioning the stated goal of destroying the Hamas militant group in Gaza in a rare public rift between the country’s political and military leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Israel will pursue the fight against Hamas, the group running the besieged Gaza Strip, until its military and governing capabilities in the Palestinian territory are eliminated. But with the Israel-Hamas war now in its ninth month, frustration has been mounting. The Israeli military spokesperson said during a television interview that the “business of destroying Hamas, making Hamas disappear — it’s simply throwing sand in the eyes of the public.”
⬆️ >> At 27:20 in the video, Biden says… "I know there are those in #Israel who will NOT agree with this plan and will call for the war to continue indefinitely. Some even in the govt coalition have made it clear they want to #occupy #Gaza, they want to keep fighting for years, and #hostages are not a priority to them“
>> #Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does ➡️ https://mastodon.social/@rameshgupta/112542732114119495
WHY hasn’t Israel committed to the plan?
⬆️ @thepoliticalcat @GreenFire
#Pelosi has the best zingers!
"I didn’t approve of [#Netanyahu] being invited last time,” she added when the prime minister criticized President #Obama’s “masterful” work on a nuclear agreement with #Iran.
[See, #Bibi has a history where he #kicksSand in #Obama's eyes too — some ally he is 🙄 of #US]
“I feel very sad that he has been invited,” but with a dash of optimism added, “But who knows by then, will he still be prime minister?” 😂
⬆️ >>#Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Well, THAT changed overnight!
#Biden's #Gaza plan 'not a good deal' but #Israel accepts it, Netanyahu aide says
Netanyahu has been under pressure to keep his #coalition government intact. Two #FarRight partners have threatened to bolt in protest at any deal they deem to spare #Hamas. A #centrist partner, ex-general Benny #Gantz, wants the deal considered.
⬆️ >>#Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Israeli leader Netanyahu faces growing pressure at home after Biden’s #Gaza proposal
"BIDEN SAVE THEM [#hostages] FROM NETANYAHU"
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-01-06-2024-8c06dda3a8e20491b5a34377c60bb827
Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. Many Israelis are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal, but far-right allies threaten to collapse his government if he does. Netanyahu is calling a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for ending the war are met. A huge demonstration Saturday night in Israel led by families of hostages held by Hamas is urging the government to act now. Mediators the U.S., Egypt and Qatar say the proposed deal “offers a road map for a permanent cease-fire and ending the crisis."
⬆️ >>#Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Biden said Hamas is 'NO LONGER CAPABLE' of carrying out another major attack against Israel
He also envisioned 'a better day after in Gaza WITHOUT Hamas in power'
Netanyahu's office said any notion that Israel would agree to a permanent #ceasefire before "the destruction of Hamas' military and governing capabilities" was "a non-starter"
Was something #LostInTranslation?
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>> #Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does.
#Biden details #Gaza #truce proposal, Hamas responds positively
Hamas said it was ready to engage "positively and in a constructive manner" with any proposal based on a permanent #ceasefire, withdrawal of #Israeli forces, the #reconstruction of Gaza, a return of those displaced, and a "genuine" prisoner swap deal if Israel "clearly announces commitment to such deal".
⬆️ #Netanyahu #kicksSand in #Biden's eyes before #Hamas does
Proposal originated in #Israel, no?
>> "I know there are those in #Israel who will NOT agree with this plan and will call for the war to continue indefinitely. Some even in the govt coalition have made it clear they want to #occupy #Gaza, they want to keep fighting for years, and #hostages are not a priority to them. I've urged the leadership of Israel to STAND BEHIND this deal despite whatever pressure comes"
https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-01-06-2024-8c06dda3a8e20491b5a34377c60bb827
Israel’s prime minister faces growing pressure after U.S. President Joe Biden described a proposed agreement to end the fighting in Gaza. Many Israelis are urging Benjamin Netanyahu to embrace the deal, but far-right allies threaten to collapse his government if he does. Netanyahu is calling a permanent cease-fire in Gaza a “nonstarter” until long-standing conditions for ending the war are met. A huge demonstration Saturday night in Israel led by families of hostages held by Hamas is urging the government to act now. Mediators the U.S., Egypt and Qatar say the proposed deal “offers a road map for a permanent cease-fire and ending the crisis."
Ramesh #NotGoingBack
