Comments follow criticism from Joe Biden and protests against his handling of war and efforts to free hostagesBenjamin Netanyahu has defied protests at home and criticism from Joe Biden by vowing that Israel would not relinquish control over a strategic corridor along the Gaza-Egyptian border.In a combative press conference, the Israeli prime minister presented control of the Philadelphi corridor along Gaza’s border with Egypt as a primary war aim, entrenching a position that has emerged as a key obstacle to a ceasefire deal. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/sep/02/biden-says-netanyahu-not-doing-enough-to-secure-ceasefire-with-hamas
Author : Julian Borger in Tel Aviv, Quique Kierszenbaum in Jerusalem and Andrew Roth in Washington
Publish date : 2024-09-02 22:11:43
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Defiant Netanyahu insists Israel must control strategic border corridor in Gaza
