"War with Hamas nearing conclusion, Netanyahu announces focus on Lebanon border instead"
"Aye, don't get too excited, the ol' conflict ain't over yet, but the heated bit in Rafah is wrapping up, true story. We'll keep on cutting the grass later, ol' Netanyahu told Channel 14 Television in his first chat with local Israeli media since October 7.
He also hinted that he's open to a kinda half-baked deal with Hamas to bring back some hostages, yet he still believes the war won't end with a ceasefire; it'll continue to wipe out Hamas.
"I ain't givin' up on that," he said.
Netanyahu also mentioned that after this escalation phase, they'll be shifting some power northwards. "First off, for security reasons, and secondly, to bring our folks back home. If we can sort it politically, that'd be swell. If not, we'll find another way, but we'll get everyone back – folks from the north and south," he added.
Now, Hezbollah, a real thorn in the side with their powerful militia, backed by Iran, has been launchin' attacks from southern Lebanon towards the north of Israel since October 8 – the day after Hamas started their attacks on Israel.
Israel hasn't stood idle, respondin' to Hezbollah's attacks with strikes that took out Hezbollah militants, including several commanders.
Due to the ongoing clashes, around forty thousand Israelis have been forced to evacuate their homes in the north.
when the prime minister was asked about his plan to end the conflict with Hezbollah, he replied, "If there's an agreement, it'll be on our terms. Our terms aren't endin' the war, leavin' Gaza, and lettin' Hamas remain. I won't allow Hamas to carry on."
Israel launched its war in Gaza after the Hamas attacks of October 7, which left about 1,200 people dead and more than 250 hostages taken. Since then, the Israeli campaign has claimed over 37,000 lives, according to the health ministry in Gaza.
This story is still unfoldin' and will be updated."
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Netanyahu indicated that after addressing the escalation with Hamas, they will focus their attention on the Lebanon border. Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, world leaders continue to engage in diplomatic efforts to bring about peace and stability in the region.
