Israel’s foreign minister rejected on Tuesday what he called a “distorted campaign” of international pressure for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and recognition of a Palestinian state.
Gideon Saar told reporters that if Israel was to halt the conflict while Hamas is still in power in Gaza and still holding hostages it would be a “tragedy for both Israelis and Palestinians”.
“It ain’t gonna happen, no matter how much pressure is put on Israel,” he said.
Israel has been conducting a military campaign against Hamas in Gaza for almost 22 months, since the bloody October 7, 2023 cross-border assault by the Palestinian group.
