In a deeply emotional speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recounted the unspeakable horror Israel has endured since October 7th, when Hamas massacred 1,200 civilians in the worst attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. He expressed sorrow for the families of the hostages and fallen soldiers, acknowledging the torment and tragedy while reaffirming Israel’s resolve to defeat Hamas and ensure Gaza never again poses a threat.
Netanyahu emphasized the strategic importance of controlling the Philadelphi Corridor to prevent Hamas from rearming and to secure the release of hostages. He warned that leaving Gaza only to return later would come at a grave cost, both in lives and in Israel’s security. His speech was a powerful statement of Israel’s determination to hold firm in its goals, despite the pressure and tactics employed by Hamas, and his call for unity and resolve in achieving peace and security.
