Discusses efforts to support Israel's defence against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive US military deployments
The US President affirmed the need to defeat Hamas in Gaza while also protecting the civilian population and facilitating the safe and unhindered delivery of assistance throughout Gaza.
As of my last update in January 2022, Hamas was designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States, Israel, and the European Union.
Netanyahu has vowed to continue the offensive until “total victory” over Hamas and to expand it to Gaza's southernmost town of Rafah, where more than half the enclave's population of 2.3 million Palestinians have sought refuge from fighting elsewhere.
"At a press conference in Tel Aviv on Saturday, Netanyahu stated that Qatar not only hosts the leaders of Hamas but also provides financial support to the group, holding significant influence over them."