Israel, US disagree on Gaza's future - Netanyahu
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Israel has full U.S. support for a ground operation in Gaza, but no agreement on governance after defeating Hamas, Netanyahu says.
Israel has received full support from the United States for its ground operation in the Gaza Strip, but there is a difference between the two countries when it comes to the "day after Hamas." This was stated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, The Times of Israel reports, UNN informs.
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After Biden said last night that he disagrees with Netanyahu in many ways, although he supports Israel and its war against Hamas, the prime minister acknowledged that there are differences over the vision of post-war Gaza.
"I deeply appreciate the American support in destroying Hamas and returning our hostages," Netanyahu said in a video message.
"After an intense dialogue with President Biden and his people, we have received full support for the ground operation and for maintaining international pressure to end the war. Yes, there are differences when it comes to "the day after Hamas," and I hope that we will come to an agreement here as well," Netanyahu added.
The prime minister also said that he would not allow Israel to "repeat the mistakes of Oslo," referring to the Oslo Accords of the 1990s, which Israel considers a failure.
"After the enormous sacrifices of our citizens and soldiers, we cannot allow those who teach terror, support terror, finance terror into Gaza," the prime minister added, referring to the idea of a Palestinian Authority governing Gaza.
For reference
In 1993, peace agreements were signed in Oslo between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, according to which the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) was established, which gained control over part of the West Bank and Gaza. According to the Oslo Accords, it was planned to conclude a final document within 5 years and create a Palestinian state on the territories occupied by Israel. In its turn, the Palestine Liberation Organization was obliged to recognize the existence of Israel and stop terrorist activities. However, no final settlement was reached.
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