The IDF denied a bombshell report by The New York Times that Israeli military officials urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire to release the hostages.
“The IDF is determined to continue fighting to achieve the goals of the war,” the IDF said in a statement.
The New York Times reported that nine current and former generals recommended that Netanyahu accept a pause in fighting to release hostages, even if that meant not eliminating Hamas.
Yesterday, Netanyahu responded to the report by saying, “I don’t know who these unnamed sources are, but I’m here to make it unequivocally clear: It won’t happen. We will end the war only after we have achieved all of its goals, including the elimination of Hamas and the release of all our hostages.”
The IDF confirmed that it was on the same page with Netanyahu on Wednesday and said, “The IDF will continue to fight Hamas everywhere in Gaza, along with the continued advancement of military readiness in the north and defensive efforts on all borders.”
