Ben-Gvir Demands Instant Occupation of Rafah After Hamas Truce Moves
In a fiery reaction to Hamas’s tentative truce, Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, slammed the group for “playing games.” He didn’t hold back, ordering: “An immediate order to occupy Rafah!”
Hardline Israeli Minister Pushes for Total Defeat of Hamas
Ben-Gvir’s tough talk highlights deep divisions within Israel’s government. He’s been a vocal hawk, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to keep up the pressure until Hamas is totally crushed.
US Holds Back, Watching Hamas Response ‘Closely’
Across the Atlantic, the US is tiptoeing cautiously. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Washington will “withhold judgment” on Hamas’s reply to the ceasefire until a full review is done.
“Hamas has issued a response. We are currently reviewing it and discussing it with our regional partners,” Miller confirmed.
Miller stayed tight-lipped on whether Israel accepted a US-backed ceasefire offer or made a counterproposal instead, keeping the diplomatic cards close to the chest.
