Netanyahu says military operations to continue in Gaza, Bint Jbeil 'without support'
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- Netanyahu says 'Israel' may act alone to disarm Hamas amid coalition doubts.
- Gaza attacks continue despite ceasefire, with new casualties reported.
'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled on Monday that 'Israel' is preparing to resume large-scale military operations.
In remarks delivered on Monday during a speech before the Knesset, Netanyahu said:
“The fighting continues at all times and has not stopped. Yesterday and today, it was concentrated in Bint Jbeil (Lebanon) and in Gaza... We will continue with all our strength until total victory is achieved.”
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He compared the challenge to previous U.S. efforts to assemble coalitions in the region, arguing that a unified force against Hamas is even less likely to materialize.
Deadlines and diplomatic setbacks
Netanyahu referred to a reported agreement following a February 11 meeting with US President Donald Trump, under which Hamas was given 60 days to disarm. He said that deadline has now expired without tangible progress.
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The remarks come as diplomatic efforts to stabilize Gaza remain stalled, with competing international positions on enforcement and post-ceasefire governance.
Gaza Strip casualties continue
Despite a ceasefire signed in October 2025, 'Israeli' forces have continued strikes across the Gaza Strip.
According to WAFA, a drone strike near Al-Mazra School in Deir al-Balah killed three Palestinians and wounded several others. Since the ceasefire took effect, 750 Palestinians have been killed and 2,090 wounded, the report said.
Since October 2023, the toll in Gaza has reached 72,329 Palestinian martyrs and 172,192 wounded, according to the same figures.
Legal and political pressure on Netanyahu
Separately, an 'Israeli' court has again postponed Netanyahu’s corruption trial, citing security and political considerations linked to recent developments in 'Israel' and the wider region.
The court approved a conditional two-week delay but required a new request for any further postponements.
The legal proceedings add to mounting domestic pressure as the government faces ongoing war-related scrutiny and international legal challenges tied to the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
