Netanyahu says Israel 'not retreating' during Gaza visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip today, where he vowed not to pull back troops despite a recent push by mediators to advance a US-backed ceasefire plan calling for their withdrawal.
- Why it matters
- Netanyahu's public rejection of troop withdrawal directly contradicts the terms of a US-backed ceasefire plan mediators are actively promoting, narrowing the path to a deal.
- Most affected
- Gaza civilians — Continued military operations if withdrawal does not occur as ceasefire condition requires.
Israeli forces in Gaza — Likely to remain deployed rather than redeploy as ceasefire framework envisions. - Likely next
- Whether mediators respond to Netanyahu's statement or whether ceasefire negotiations proceed despite this public position.
Also reported by: Middle East Eye, The National, Free Malaysia Today, New Straits Times, The Times of India
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