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Netanyahu: Biden and Trump Back Israel's Right to Resume Gaza Fighting if Second Phase Fails

Jan 18, 2025, 06:13 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has revealed that both former U.S. Presidents Joe Biden and Donald Trump have provided Israel with unequivocal guarantees to resume fighting in Gaza if negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire and hostage agreement fail and Hamas does not meet Israel's security demands. Netanyahu shared this during a government meeting, emphasizing that the ceasefire is temporary and that Israel is committed to achieving all its war goals, including the return of all Israeli hostages and the destruction of Hamas. Trump has also assured Israel of the resumption of military supplies that were halted under Biden's administration, which Netanyahu stated is crucial for potential renewed fighting.