Netanyahu renews resolve to continue fighting in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his determination to continue military operations in Gaza, saying that Hamas is not interested in a deal.
Netanyahu made the statement in a video on Sunday in reaction to the release of videos showing two Israelis held captive by Hamas. The clips show two extremely skinny men. One of the clips carried a caption that says, “The occupation government has decided to starve them.” Netanyahu called the videos horrifying.
Hamas was apparently attempting to pressure Israel to increase delivery of food and aid supplies to Gaza. Scores of Gazans have died from malnutrition and starvation amid acute food shortages in the Palestinian enclave.
Hamas said it is ready to cooperate with the Red Cross if Israel opens humanitarian corridors to deliver aid to all the residents in Gaza and halts airstrikes during distribution.
Netanyahu asked the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday to swiftly provide food and medical care to hostages in Gaza.
