Following sharp criticism from the UK, France, and Canada over Israel\u2019s expanded military actions in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired back, accusing these Western leaders of rewarding Hamas\u2019s deadly October 7 attack. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel\u2019s resolve to achieve total victory, calling the conflict \u201ca war of civilisation over barbarism.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following strong opposition from the United Kingdom, France, and Canada to Israel\u2019s recent military expansion in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday delivered a forceful rebuttal. In a sharply worded message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Netanyahu accused the leaders of London, Ottawa, and Paris of effectively rewarding Hamas for its \u201cgenocidal attack\u201d on October 7, 2023.<\/p>\n
\u201cA War of Civilisation Over Barbarism\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel\u2019s unwavering commitment to securing \u201ctotal victory\u201d against Hamas, echoing the stance of US President Donald Trump on resolving the conflict. He stated, \u201cBy asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed and by demanding a Palestinian state, the leaders in London, Ottawa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more such atrocities.\u201d<\/p>\n He described the conflict as, \u201cA war of civilisation over barbarism. Israel will continue to defend itself by just means until total victory is achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n By asking Israel to end a defensive war for our survival before Hamas terrorists on our border are destroyed and by demanding a Palestinian state, the leaders in London, Ottowa and Paris are offering a huge prize for the genocidal attack on Israel on October 7 while inviting more\u2026<\/p>\n \t\tAdvertisement \u00b7 Scroll to continue<\/p>\n \u2014 Benjamin Netanyahu \u2013 \u05d1\u05e0\u05d9\u05de\u05d9\u05df \u05e0\u05ea\u05e0\u05d9\u05d4\u05d5 (@netanyahu) May 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Netanyahu Recalls the Origins of the Conflict<\/strong><\/p>\n Netanyahu recounted the onset of hostilities, emphasizing the scale of Hamas\u2019s assault, \u201cThe war began on October 7 when Palestinian terrorists stormed our borders, murdered 1,200 innocent people and abducted over 250 more innocents to the dungeons of Gaza.\u201d<\/p>\n The Prime Minister outlined clear terms for ending the war, calling for alignment with President Trump\u2019s vision, \u201cIsrael accepts President Trump\u2019s vision and urges all European leaders to do the same. The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled, and Gaza is demilitarised.\u201d<\/p>\n He stressed that no nation could be expected to accept anything less, \u201cNo nation can be expected to accept anything less, and Israel certainly won\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Netanyahu\u2019s statement follows a joint declaration issued earlier Monday by the UK, France, and Canada. The European leaders condemned Israel\u2019s expanded military campaign in Gaza, known as the \u201cGideon\u2019s Chariots\u201d offensive, which began on Saturday.<\/p>\n The statement criticized the \u201cintolerable\u201d human suffering in Gaza, highlighting Israel\u2019s restrictions on humanitarian aid and continued settlement expansions in the West Bank. They warned that further measures, including sanctions, could follow if Israel does not halt its offensive.<\/p>\n Supporting efforts led by the US, Qatar, and Egypt, the Western leaders called for an immediate ceasefire and reaffirmed their commitment to a two-state solution as the path forward.<\/p>\n Also Read:\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cRussia and Ukraine Will Immediately Start Negotiations Towards A Ceasefire\u201d: Trump After 2-Hour Call With Putin<\/a><\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n \n