Netanyahu rejects ceasefire, vows to keep Gaza troops
Israeli prime minister says forces will remain in Gaza despite US-backed efforts to halt fighting and secure a withdrawal
GAZA, Palestine (MNTV) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza, declaring that Israeli forces will remain in positions inside the besieged territory despite international pressure to end the fighting.
Netanyahu made the remarks during a visit to Israeli military positions in Gaza, where he said Israeli forces would not withdraw from their current locations.
His statement came as the United States pushed for a ceasefire and negotiations to halt the genocide of Palestinians.
Standing near the so-called Yellow Line, Netanyahu said Israel would continue controlling the area and would remain at its current positions.
The declaration effectively signaled that Israel was unwilling to accept a ceasefire arrangement requiring a full military withdrawal.
The Israeli position threatens to further undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at stopping the violence in Gaza, where the population has endured extensive destruction, displacement and a severe humanitarian crisis during the genocide.
Netanyahu has repeatedly argued that Israeli military operations must continue until Israel achieves its stated security objectives. His latest remarks indicate that his government intends to preserve a military presence in Gaza even if a ceasefire agreement is reached.
The dispute over an Israeli military presence has become one of the central obstacles to negotiations. While US officials have called for an end to hostilities and renewed talks, Netanyahu’s refusal to commit to a withdrawal leaves little room for an immediate agreement.
The United Nations has urged restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts, while Egypt has also called for an immediate ceasefire and stressed the need for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law.
The continued Israeli military presence has drawn widespread international criticism, particularly because of the humanitarian consequences of Israel’s prolonged operations in Gaza.
Access for journalists and international observers remains severely restricted, making independent verification of conditions on the ground difficult.
Netanyahu’s declaration also raises fears that Israel intends to maintain long-term military control over parts of Gaza, despite international calls for an end to the war on Gaza and a political solution to the Palestinian question.
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