New York: In a fiery address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday talked about the war in Gaza and defended mounting global criticism of Tel Aviv’s actions. He vowed that his country is “not done yet” in its war against Hamas. He stated that although Hamas forces have been weakened, they continue to represent a danger and “promise to replicate the horrors of October 7.”
“Thanks to the resolve of our people, the courage of our soldiers, and the bold decisions we took, Israel rebounded from its darkest day to deliver one of the most stunning military comebacks in history. But, we’re not done yet,” Netanyahu said.
What Did Hamas Say?
Hamas has maintained that it is pursuing an agreement to put an end to the ongoing conflict. Earlier this month, the extremist group’s negotiators were attacked in a building located in Qatar. They were holding a meeting to discuss a ceasefire initiative supported by the United States.
“We have never been an obstacle to reaching an agreement,” the group said in a statement.
UK, France, Australia And Canada Recognise Palestinian State
The UK, France, Australia and Canada recently recognised Palestinian as a state. Discussions surrounding a ceasefire have been a major focus during this year’s United Nations General Assembly.
Netanyahu Dismissed The Ceasefire Appeals
Netanyahu, on the other hand, dismissed those appeals saying, “You know deep down that Israel, Israel is fighting your fight,” he told the Assembly. “So I want to tell you a secret behind closed doors, many of the leaders who publicly condemn us, privately thank us,” he said.
“They tell me how much they value Israel’s superb intelligence services that have prevented, time and again, terrorist attacks in their capitals, time and again, saving countless lives,” he said.
UNHRC Commission Says Israel Had Committed Genocide In Gaza
Earlier this month, a UN Human Rights Council commission, in its report, stated that Tel Aviv had committed genocide in Gaza Strip. Rubbishing the report, Netanyahu described genocide as a “false charge”.
“Now I want to ask you a simple question, a simple logical question,” Would a country committing genocide plead with the civilian population it is supposedly targeting to get out of harm’s way?,” he said.
He reiterated his accusation that Hamas employs civilians as “human shields,” a rationale that has consistently been dismissed by human rights observers, who contend that such assertions do not justify attacks on civilian infrastructure.
(with agency inputs)
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