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IDF strikes in Gaza continue despite UN pressure BY DAVID SAFFER
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Israel will maintain ‘targeted strikes’ against Hamas targets in southern Gaza while withstanding pressure from the United Nations and international nations for an ‘immediate ceasefire’. The United States was among 10 nations to vote against the UN Security Council resolution for a truce this week. The UK abstained with 23 other nations. US President Joe Biden is under political pressure regarding Israel’s military response to the October 7 terror attack by Hamas. In a measured address at a 2024 re-election campaign in Washington this week Biden confirmed support from the US, European Union, Europe and “most of the world”. And PM Netanyahu lights the menorah at an IDF base he stressed there was “no question” Israel had “every right” to “take on Hamas” but would not repeat mistakes of Oslo. “I won’t alwarned that backing for Israel was declining. low, us to put (into power) in Gaza people who Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu re- teach, support and finance terrorism,” he said. sponded to the address by stating Israel had full Bicom noted National Security Adviser Jake backing of the US for its “ground war” and “goal Sullivan is looking to discuss with Israel officials of destroying Hamas and recovering hostages”. a timetable for the Gaza war. The IDF operation Tension has been notable between Israel’s in Gaza may take months. leader and Biden. He observed: “Yes, there is Netanyahu welcomed the US vetoing a UN disagreement about ‘the day after Hamas’ and I resolution at the weekend. hope that we will reach agreement here as well.” “I greatly appreciate the correct stance that Netanyahu also posted a video stating Israel the US has taken in the UN,” he said. “The other
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countries need to understand that, on the one hand, it is impossible to support the elimination of Hamas while, on the other hand, calling for a halt to the war, which will prevent the elimination of Hamas. Israel will continue our just war to eliminate Hamas and achieve the other goals of the war that we have set.” The IDF has carried out hundreds of strikes this week but the ground operation death toll in north and south Gaza stands at 115 and over 400 wounded. Theresa Villiers during PMQ’s called on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to use international forums to speak out about violence against women committed by Hamas and ongoing risks against hostages. International bodies, Villiers said, should demand humanitarian access to hostages held in Gaza. PHOTO: GPO Sunak said reports of violence perpetrated by Hamas was “deeply shocking” and the government had raised concerns with the UN. He told the House: “We are engaging with the Israeli government to consider what further support we can provide. More broadly, we continue to do everything we can to ensure that all hostages can return safely to their families, including the British hostages and those with links to the UK… I am working tirelessly to bring about their safe return.” Continued on page 2