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US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s back-to-back press conferences on Sunday night in English and then Hebrew, Magid compares the premier’s messaging.
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During the press conference for English-language media outlets, Netanyahu focused on what he called the “lies” in the international press and emphasized that Israel is not seeking to occupy Gaza. He laid out five conditions for ending the war, and noted a shift away from a strategy of partial hostage deals to military pressure. Magid also says Netanyahu worked to dispel the notion that Israel is trying to starve the Gazans, scolding the press for accepting Hamas claims to the contrary. He talks about Netanyahu’s comments about flooding the zone with aid.
In Hebrew, the prime minister reviewed Israel’s victories in Gaza to give legitimacy to continue fighting. He also acknowledged the strain on reserve forces, says Magid.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
For further reading:
Netanyahu says Israel not looking to occupy Gaza but to ‘free it from Hamas’
World condemnations mount over Israeli plans to take Gaza City; UN Security Council to meet
Bucking IDF warnings, security cabinet approves Netanyahu plan to conquer Gaza City
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