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The U.K.'s announced intention to recognize such a state is “not diplomacy—it is a moral failure,” said the British-Israeli dual citizen, who was a Hamas captive for 471 days.
“We have since learned new information, including from the hospital that treated him and his medical records,” wrote a New York Times spokesperson.
Member states did not reach a qualified majority after Germany and Italy said they needed to examine the European Commission’s plan further.
However, “there is one big obstacle and everyone knows what it is—Hamas. It is persisting in its refusal,” said Netanyahu.
In the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces has “a job to finish,” said the Israeli premier.
The move “serves to strengthen Hamas and therefore undermines the chances of reaching a ceasefire and a framework for the release of hostages,” said Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
“Osama suffers from a serious genetic illness unrelated to the war,” stated the Defense Ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) unit.
“Their lies and propaganda destroyed the cease-fire deal, tried to discredit the safe and functioning GHF effort, emboldened Hamas, and resulted in this complete balagan!”
“Hamas is a terrorist organization, chartered to destroy the State of Israel. They’re religious Nazis,” the U.S. lawmaker said.
At an event in Jerusalem with White House Faith Office leader Paula White, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted the U.N.'s “excuses and lies” with regard to the Gaza Strip.
The U.S. president spoke after Hamas terrorists blew up ceasefire talks in Doha, leading Jerusalem to recall its negotiating team.
“We will have to continue to allow the entry of minimal humanitarian supplies. We have done this until now.”
