Netanyahu says he is prepared to 'conquer' Gaza if rocket fire continues
Telegraph, 19 May 2021
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday said Israel is pursuing "forceful deterrence" against Gaza's Hamas rulers, but does not rule out a further escalation.
Meeting with foreign ambassadors on Wednesday, he said "you can either conquer them, and that's always an open possibility, or you can deter them."
Netanyahu's remarks come as Israel continues its airstrikes against what it says are militant targets in Gaza.
Hundreds of airstrikes have taken place since the fourth major conflict between the two sides broke out earlier this month. Hamas and other militants have fired more than 3,700 rockets at Israel.
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Meeting with foreign ambassadors on Wednesday, he said "you can either conquer them, and that's always an open possibility, or you can deter them."
Netanyahu's remarks come as Israel continues its airstrikes against what it says are militant targets in Gaza.
Hundreds of airstrikes have taken place since the fourth major conflict between the two sides broke out earlier this month. Hamas and other militants have fired more than 3,700 rockets at Israel.
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