Arrr, me hearties! Netanyahu be clearin' the air: Israel ain't aimin' to keep hold o' Gaza forever or sendin' the Palestinians packin'!
2024-01-11
Arr, mateys! The cap'n, Benjamin Netanyahu, be spillin' the beans 'fore the International Court o' Justice. He be makin' a right clamorous declaration, tryin' to clear up Israel's intentions durin' the ruckus with them scallywags from Hamas.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza is in "full compliance" with international law and emphasized that his goal is not to expel the Palestinian population living there. In a video statement shared on social media, Netanyahu reiterated that Israel is fighting a war of self-defense and aims to rid Gaza of Hamas terrorists, free hostages, demilitarize the region, and create a better future for both Israelis and Palestinians. He also defended the Israeli Defense Forces' efforts to minimize civilian casualties, accusing Hamas of using Palestinian civilians as human shields.While some members of Netanyahu's government have called for Israel to retake Gaza and force Palestinians to resettle elsewhere, Netanyahu clarified that such calls do not reflect his policy. His statement comes ahead of the International Court of Justice considering South Africa's complaint alleging that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Both Israel and the U.S. State Department have dismissed these allegations as unfounded.
The U.S. recognizes the ICJ's role in peaceful dispute settlement but maintains that the allegations of genocide against Israel are baseless. The State Department spokesperson emphasized that it is those who violently attack Israel that openly call for its annihilation and the mass murder of Jews. He further stated that Israel has the right to defend itself against Hamas' terrorist acts and expressed condemnation for Hamas' brutal attacks and hostage-taking. The United States urges Israel to comply with international humanitarian law, prevent civilian harm, and investigate credible allegations of violations. Lastly, the spokesperson condemned dehumanizing rhetoric from all sides.