Netanyahu Says Israel Will Not Accept a Cease-Fire With Hamas

Since Oct. 7, Israel has been at war. Israel did not start this war. Israel did not want this war, but Israel will win this war. In fighting Hamas and the Iranian axis of terror, Israel is fighting the enemies of civilization itself. I want to make clear Israel’s position regarding the cease-fire. Just as the United States would not agree to a cease-fire after the bombing of Pearl Harbor or after the terrorist attack of 9/11, Israel will not agree to a cessation of hostilities with Hamas after the horrific attacks of Oct. 7. Calls for a cease-fire are calls for Israel to surrender to Hamas, to surrender to terrorism, to surrender to barbarism. That will not happen. I hope and pray that civilized nations everywhere will back this fight. Because Israel’s fight is your fight. Because if Hamas and Iran’s axis of evil win, you will be their next target.