VIDEO: I choose victory over bad publicity: Netanyahu

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced an expanded phase of the military offensive in Gaza, saying operations now extend from the city’s outskirts into its interior.

This campaign’s central objective is focused on singling out Hamas members directly involved in the October 7 attacks, the prime minister claimed. 

“If I have to choose between victory over our enemies and bad publicity, I will choose victory,” he said despite mounting international criticism over the catastrophe caused by ‘Israel.’

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The escalating ground operation will have ‘Israeli’ forces advancing from Gaza’s edges into its center to target Hamas’ “terror infrastructure and towers.” 

Netanyahu’s remarks underline his government’s determination to press ahead with its military goals, regardless of diplomatic fallout.