The prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, described the strike on Rafah by the army the day before as a serious incident. He spoke in the Knesset amid boos and protests from families of hostages who were present in the chamber.
He said the incident in Rafah was a tragic event and that an investigation was underway as part of the government’s policy. The prime minister addressed Parliament to answer a range of questions raised by members of the house.
Netanyahu stressed that what happened on Sunday represents a tragedy for Israel, yet he framed it as a tactic used by Hamas. He reaffirmed that there is no plan to end the war in Gaza at this time, according to reports from The Times of Israel.
He declared that those who claim there is no readiness to withstand pressure would be waving a flag of defeat. He vowed to keep fighting until the flag of victory is raised and reiterated that he does not intend to halt the war until all objectives are achieved.
If concessions are made, he warned, a massacre could recur and terrorism, along with Iran, would gain a major advantage. Families of Hamas hostages voiced their criticism of him and his government, accusing them of obstructing efforts to secure a ceasefire and bring the captives home.
Moreover, he labeled the latest media leaks about government cooperation as falsehoods that harm the families. He complained that the focus was being shifted onto him and his cabinet rather than on Hamas leaders.