Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes on to say he wants to make Israel’s position on a ceasefire clear.
“Just as the US would not agree to a ceasefire after the bombing of Pearl Harbour or after the terrorist attack of 9/11, Israel will not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas after the horrific attacks of 7 October,” he says.
“Calls for a ceasefire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism,” he says.
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“The Bible says ‘there is a time for peace, and a time for war’,” he continues, “this is a time for a war”.
“A war for our common future. Today, we draw a line between the forces of civilisation and the forces of barbarism.”
