‘An operation that will be written in history,’ says Netanyahu
Netanyahu says the operation to rescue four Israeli captives from the Nuseirat refugee camp, where at least 210 Palestinians were killed, was “successful”, and the country will “do our best to get back the whole of them”.
“They said that this operation will be [under] very complicated and dangerous circumstances. I knew that, but without hesitation, I decided to do this operation because they were Israeli captives, and I trusted the heroes in Yamam and Shabak [special police commandos and internal security] who attacked and freed the captives,” Netanyahu said at a news conference in the hospital the captives are being treated at.
“Now the captives are with us. The captives are the gold and the diamond we are keen to return back. It is an operation that will be written in history, yes we know that we have to pay the price but I also know the heroes will be always mentioned in the book and the history of Israel.”
US ‘commends’ Israeli operation, reiterates need for ceasefire
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the US commends the work of Israeli forces for rescuing the four captives from the Nuseirat area, where Israeli attacks killed at least 210 Palestinians and wounded 400.
“The United States is supporting all efforts to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas, including American citizens. This includes through ongoing negotiations or other means,” Sullivan said, adding the ceasefire proposal would secure the release of all the remaining captives.
“Together with security assurances for Israel and relief for the innocent civilians in Gaza. This deal has the full backing of the United States and has been endorsed by countries from around the world.”
PA’s Abbas seeks emergency UNSC session following Nuseirat massacre
The Palestinian president instructed Palestine’s envoy to the UN to call for an emergency session of the Security Council following what he called a “bloody massacre” by Israeli forces in Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, Palestine’s official news agency Wafa reports.
According to a statement, “President Abbas is engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts with Arab and international stakeholders to convene an emergency session of the UN Security Council.”
“The aim is to address the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and compel the Israeli occupation to comply with international legitimacy resolutions, including those calling for an immediate ceasefire,” the statement said.
Aftermath of Israeli attacks on Nuseirat refugee camp
