An influential figure in Israel’s war cabinet has leveled accusations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleging that he is not being truthful about the military objectives in Gaza.
In a public statement, Benjamin Netanyahu has rebuffed the US advocacy for a future Palestinian state, emphasizing the determination to continue the offensive “until achieving resounding victory.”
Contrary to advocates for the “absolute defeat” of Hamas, Gadi Eisenkot asserted that their assertions were not truthful.
The offspring of the retired general was killed in action during the Gaza conflict.
Speaking to Israel’s Channel 12 Uvda, he stated that Mr. Netanyahu carries “sharp and clear responsibility” for the failure to secure the country on October 7, urging for fresh elections and citing a lack of trust in Israel’s current leadership.
Hamas claimed the lives of approximately 1,300 individuals and seized 240 hostages in a surprise assault on southern Israel.
According to Gaza’s health ministry, almost 25,000 individuals have lost their lives due to Israeli air strikes, as the conflict continues.
Tensions within the cabinet intensify, fueled by reports of minimal communication between the prime minister and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, underscoring the deepening divide between Israel and its Western allies.
After Mr Netanyahu’s comments on Palestinian statehood, the White House national security adviser John Kirby said the United States and Israel “clearly see things differently”.
A State Department spokesman said that there was no way to solve Israel’s security challenges without a Palestinian state.
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The White House said President Joe Biden discussed a two-state solution with Mr Netanyahu during a call on Friday – the first in nearly a month.
Later Mr Biden spoke to reporters in Washington and when asked by one if a two-state solution was impossible with Mr Netanyahu in office, he replied: “No, it’s not”.
‘There are a number of types of two-state solutions. There’s a number of countries that are members of the UN that… don’t have their own militaries,’ Mr Biden said.
But the calls have often been rejected by Mr Netanyahu during tense meetings with US officials, deepening the frustration in some American circles over President Biden’s unconditional support for Israel.
The well-timed rejection of the Biden Administration will intensify the feeling of his expanding international isolation.
Throughout this conflict, the US has consistently sought to shape Israel’s military strategy, advocating for precision-guided attacks in Gaza over blanket air strikes, discouraging or postponing a ground invasion, and promoting substantive discussions on a two-state solution with Israel and a future Palestinian state alongside the Palestinian Authority.
Mr. Netanyahu has frequently rebuffed these calls during tense meetings with US officials, further fueling frustration within certain American circles regarding President Biden’s unwavering support for Israel.