Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the fighting in the Gaza Strip will continue after a possible ceasefire.
Netanyahu said this on Tuesday evening before a cabinet vote on a draft deal. The war will continue even after the implementation of an agreement with Hamas “until we have achieved all our goals,” Netanyahu said.
Israel’s goals included the elimination of Hamas and the return of all hostages. In addition, there should no longer be a threat to Israel in Gaza.
According to media reports, the draft agreement with Hamas provides for a four-day ceasefire and an exchange of 50 Hamas hostages for at least 140 prisoners in Israel.
Both sides are in favour of the release of women and minors. Hamas had previously announced that it had already given its consent to the mediators in Egypt and Qatar.
