Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Statement on Renewed Military Action Against Hamas
Date: March 18, 2025
Netanyahu Holds Hamas Responsible for the Ongoing War
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a firm statement holding Hamas responsible for the current war. Addressing the nation, Netanyahu accused Hamas of committing brutal acts and refusing multiple offers for the release of hostages.
“Hamas is responsible for this war. It invaded our towns, murdered our people, raped our women, and kidnapped our loved ones.”
Israel’s Efforts for Peace Rejected
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel refrained from military action in the past two weeks, hoping for a change in Hamas’s stance. Despite the intervention of U.S. President Donald Trumpโs special envoy, Steve Witkoff, Hamas rejected all offers.
“In the past two weeks, Israel did not initiate any military action in the hope that Hamas would change course. Well, that didnโt happen.”
Military Action Resumes
Following Hamas’s refusal, Netanyahu authorized the renewal of military operations, reiterating Israel’s stance against terrorism while ensuring the safety of civilians.
“Israel does not target Palestinian civilians. We target Hamas terrorists. And when these terrorists embed themselves in civilian areas, when they use civilians as human shields, they are the ones responsible for all unintended casualties.”
Call for Civilians to Stay Safe
The Prime Minister called on Palestinian civilians to steer clear of Hamas operatives and move to safer areas.
“I call on the people of Gaza, get out of harmโs way. Move to safer areas. Because every civilian casualty is a tragedy and every civilian casualty is the fault of Hamas.”
Strong Alliance with the United States
Netanyahu expressed gratitude to President Trump for his unwavering support and praised the robust alliance between Israel and the U.S.
“I thank President Trump for his unwavering support for Israel. Our alliance with the United States has never been stronger.”
A Question to Critics
Responding to criticism, Netanyahu posed a question to the international community, urging them to consider how they would react in a similar situation.
“To those who criticize Israel, I ask, what would you do if terrorists murdered and kidnapped your children? You would do what we are doing.”
Israel’s Determination
Concluding his statement, Netanyahu assured the people of Israel and its allies that the country remains resolute in its fight against terrorism.
“Israel will fight and Israel will win. We will bring our people home and we will destroy Hamas. We will not relent until we achieve all these vital goals and we will not rest until we give our country a future of peace, prosperity, and hope.”
Final Thoughts
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community watches closely. Israel’s commitment to securing its citizens and defeating terrorism remains firm, while calls for humanitarian efforts in Gaza persist.
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Text of the Statement by PM Netanyahu
March 18, 2025
โHamas is responsible for this war.
It invaded our towns, murdered our people, raped our women and kidnapped our loved ones.
Hamas refused offer after offer to release our hostages.
In the past two weeks, Israel did not initiate any military action in the hope that Hamas would change course. Well, that didnโt happen.
While Israel accepted the offer of President Trumpโs special envoy, Steve Witkoff, Hamas flatly refused to do so.
This is why I authorized yesterday the renewal of military action against Hamas.
Israel does not target Palestinian civilians. We target Hamas terrorists.
And when these terrorists embed themselves in civilian areas, when they use civilians as human shields, they are the ones who are responsible for all unintended casualties.
Palestinian civilians should avoid any contact with Hamas terrorists, and I call on the people of Gaza, get out of harmโs way. Move to safer areas. Because every civilian casualty is a tragedy and every civilian casualty is the fault of Hamas.
I thank President Trump for his unwavering support for Israel. Our alliance with the United States has never been stronger.
To those who criticize Israel, I ask, what would you do if terrorists murdered and kidnapped your children?
You would do what we are doing.
In the face of pure evil, free societies have no choice but to fight.
So, I want to assure all our friends around the world, Israel will fight and Israel will win. We will bring our people home and we will destroy Hamas.
We will not relent until we achieve all these vital goals and we will not rest until we give our country a future of peace, prosperity and hopeโ.
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