Israel’s War on Gaza: Netanyahu Contradicts US Ceasefire Offer

US President Joe Biden confirmed Israel is ready to move forward with a ceasefire proposal devised with the US, Egypt, and Qatar, including a ceasefire and phased withdrawal. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted this, demanding total destruction of Hamas. Netanyahu's coalition is in turmoil, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatening resignation and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticizing the proposal. US National Security Spokesperson John Kirby emphasized the proposal is Israeli. Since October 2023, at least 36,550 Palestinians have been killed and 82,959 wounded in Gaza.

US President Joe Biden confirmed Israel is ready to move forward with a ceasefire proposal devised with the US, Egypt, and Qatar, including a ceasefire and phased withdrawal. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted this, demanding total destruction of Hamas. Netanyahu's coalition is in turmoil, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatening resignation and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticizing the proposal. US National Security Spokesperson John Kirby emphasized the proposal is Israeli. Since October 2023, at least 36,550 Palestinians have been killed and 82,959 wounded in Gaza.

US President Joe Biden confirmed Israel is ready to move forward with a ceasefire proposal devised with the US, Egypt, and Qatar, including a ceasefire and phased withdrawal. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu contradicted this, demanding total destruction of Hamas. Netanyahu's coalition is in turmoil, with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir threatening resignation and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticizing the proposal. US National Security Spokesperson John Kirby emphasized the proposal is Israeli. Since October 2023, at least 36,550 Palestinians have been killed and 82,959 wounded in Gaza.

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