From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Netanyahu bashes Britain over ‘misguided’ arms halts, says it will embolden Hamas
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasts the British government for its decision to suspend some arms licenses to Israel, calling it a “shameful” move that will not deter Israel and will embolden Hamas.
“This shameful decision will not change Israel’s determination to defeat Hamas, a genocidal terrorist organization that savagely murdered 1,200 people on October 7, including 14 British citizens,” the premier writes on X.
“Instead of standing with Israel, a fellow democracy defending itself against barbarism, Britain’s misguided decision will only embolden Hamas,” he continues.
Netanyahu stresses that Israel is conducting a “just war with just means, taking unprecedented measures to keep civilians out of harm’s way and comporting fully with international law.”
The prime minister compares Israel’s fight against Hamas to Britain’s fight against the Nazis in World War II.
“With or without British arms, Israel will win this war and secure our common future,” concludes Netanyahu.
This shameful decision will not change Israel's determination to defeat Hamas, a genocidal terrorist organization that savagely murdered 1200 people on October 7, including 14 British citizens.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) September 3, 2024
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