Benjamin Netanyahu
The main focus of the leaked, unverified conversation was Israel’s war plans for the southern Gaza Strip.
Madrid questions Israel’s compliance with international law in prosecution of the war against Hamas.
The Israeli prime minister thanked the top U.S. diplomat for his support “in the war of eliminating Hamas and securing the release of our hostages.”
“On behalf of the entire people of Israel and all citizens of Israel, I salute you; you are genuine heroes. Well done.”
The U.S. secretary of state added that “the events of Oct. 7 only further confirm” the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution.
“Will Israel return to fighting? My answer is an unequivocal yes,” said the Israeli prime minister.
The premier thanked them for “their deep and consistent support of the State of Israel.”
The Israel Defense Forces revealed that Hamas was holding the bodies of three soldiers abducted on Oct. 7.
Earlier in the day, the U.S. president had told a reporter that the end will be “Hamas is completely—how can I say it—no longer in control of any portion of Gaza.”
The U.S. president also called for a two-state solution as the only path forward to peace and more humanitarian aid for Palestinians in remarks about the release of 14 Israeli and three Thai hostages on Nov. 26.
The visit was the Israeli prime minister’s first to the enclave during the current war against Hamas.
The Twitter/X owner has sought to reduce antisemitic and genocidal anti-Israel posts on the social media platform.
