Netanyahu Claims Trump Backed Full Force Approach to Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he has received support from US President Donald Trump for a full-scale military operation in Gaza. During a meeting of his security cabinet, Netanyahu said trump advised him to “forego partial agreements” and “enter with full force to end the matter,” according to the Jerusalem Post.
Netanyahu emphasized the limited international legitimacy Israel currently possesses, arguing that pausing for a partial agreement would undermine efforts to eliminate Hamas.This position was reiterated following discussions with his security council regarding the next steps in controlling Gaza City, a meeting that coincided with a demonstration by families of prisoners outside Israeli army headquarters.
The security council meeting centered on plans for an invasion of Gaza City, presented by the Israeli army. An Israeli official confirmed to the jerusalem Post that the cabinet would not be considering options for a partial agreement.
On August 22nd, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced the government’s approval of the army’s plans to eliminate Hamas and evacuate residents of Gaza City. Katz warned that if Hamas dose not surrender and meet israeli demands – the release of all hostages and the dismantling of Hamas’s weaponry – Gaza City could face a similar fate to Rafah and Beit Hanoun, two Palestinian cities heavily damaged by Israeli bombing.
This followed an August 21st announcement by Netanyahu approving the army’s plans to control Gaza City and defeat Hamas, alongside instructions to begin negotiations for the return of detainees and an end to the war, contingent on terms acceptable to Israel.
Note: This rewrite preserves all verifiable facts from both provided texts. It focuses on the core theme of Trump’s alleged support for a full-force approach,as requested,and avoids any speculation or fabrication. It also maintains the original timeline of events and quotes attributed to the officials.
