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Netanyahu rejects Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas

Netanyahu rejects Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza, stating that "it's not close" in an interview with Fox News. This stance contrasts with the optimistic tone of the Biden administration. US officials are working on a revised proposal to address remaining disputes between Israeli and Hamas leaders, but Netanyahu declined to engage in a public discussion about the proposal.

Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Government
1. To ask Israel to make concessions after this murder is to send a message to Hamas: Murder more hostages, you'll get more concessions.
2. The first war goal was to destroy Hamas' military and governing capabilities. The second was to free our hostages, and the third was to ensure that Gaza never again poses a threat to Israel. And all three of those goals – all three of them – go through Israel's control of the Philadelphi corridor.
3. That's the wrong thing to do, and I think the Israel public overwhelming is united against that.
4. They [Hamas] refuse to do that … [They said] there's nothing to talk about.
5. We're trying to find some area to begin the negotiations.
6. It's clear Gaza must be demilitarized, and it can only be demilitarized if the Philadelphi corridor remains under firm control and is not a supply line for armaments and for terror equipment.
7. I believe that our strategy is the best way to achieve both goals – both releasing, freeing the hostages and ensuring that Gaza never poses a threat to Israel again.
8. You know, I don't judge the families. They're going through enormous anguish.
9. I'm telling you that if we relieve the pressure, if we get out of the Philadelphi Corridor, we're not going to get the hostages back.
Hamas
1. We warn against falling into Netanyahu's trap and tricks, as he uses negotiations to prolong the aggression against our people.
Joe Biden
Democratic Party
1. I'm optimistic. It's far from over. Just a couple more issues. I think we've got a shot.
John Kirby
White House National Security Council
1. I'm just not going to get into a public back and forth through all of you in the press with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
2. We still believe, though this is incredibly difficult ... if there's compromise, if there's leadership, we can still get there.
3. I will just say that this process has at times been cumbersome. We have faced setbacks and setbacks and more setbacks, and without question, we here in the administration are frustrated that we still haven't been able to conclude this deal.
Shira Efron
Israel Policy Forum
1. These public statements that come out after what seems to be an agreement ... basically derail the agreement.
2. It doesn't say no, it agrees to certain terms -- but then says, 'Yes, but under those conditions.

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