Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that his nation will persist in its conflict against Hamas "until complete victory," as he addressed reporters at the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) headquarters on a late Saturday evening. Netanyahu vehemently rejected allegations by South Africa in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu affirmed, "No force will halt Israel, not The Hague (referring to the ICJ), not the axis of evil led by Iran, and not any other entity." He emphasized that the path to victory is underway, stating, "We are on the path to victory and will not cease until we achieve it." Netanyahu informed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that this is not solely Israel's war but also a conflict involving the US against the axis led by Iran.
Expressing disdain for the ICJ complaint by South Africa, Netanyahu questioned, "Whom do they support? Murderers, rapists, baby-burners? What an embarrassment, what an embarrassment." He further asserted that Israel, the IDF, and the security forces are engaged in a moral and just war. Netanyahu reiterated that international campaigns to vilify Israel, such as those initiated by countries like South Africa, will not impact the legitimacy of Israel's actions.
(With Agency Inputs)
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