Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared to resume its military campaign against Hamas if negotiations for an extended ceasefire break down. Speaking on Saturday, hours before the ceasefire was set to start, Mr. Netanyahu emphasised that the truce is “temporary” and warned that any violations of the agreement would not be tolerated.
Addressing the nation in a televised speech, he said, “We reserve the right to resume the war if necessary, with American support.” He credited the military campaign with reshaping the region, stating, “We changed the face of the Middle East,” and claimed that Hamas is now “completely isolated”,…