Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday rejected the prospect of a pause in fighting with Hamas until the militant group releases hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel
Netanyahu’s comments, which came in a brief televised statement, seemingly rebuffed calls from President Biden and other White House officials for a “humanitarian pause” that would allow aid to get into Gaza and civilians to get out during temporary breaks in fighting.
The Times of Israel reported that Netanyahu told Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a Friday meeting that Israel “refuses a temporary cease-fire that does not include the release of our hostages. Israel will not enable the entry of fuel to Gaza and opposes sending money to the Strip.”
Netanyahu also reportedly said in his statement that he opposes the entry of fuel into Gaza. Israeli officials have expressed concerns that Hamas, which controls Gaza, would steal fuel sent in for humanitarian reasons and use it for its own purposes.
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Netanyahu: No pause in war without Hamas releasing hostages https://t.co/T4KYUF8CxE pic.twitter.com/cKePNXrJgB
— The Hill (@thehill) November 3, 2023
NBC News: Hamas is stockpiling 200,000 gallons of fuel to supply rockets and support electricity for its elaborate network of underground tunnels. This as hospitals and relief organizations in Gaza warn they’re perilously low on fuel.https://t.co/otBxYjkW4P
— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) November 2, 2023
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