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Benjamin Netanyahu: One thing we haven't agreed to a cease-fire. A cease-fire with Hamas means surrender to Hamas, surrender to terror, and…

On the recordNovember 8, 2023
One thing we haven't agreed to a cease-fire. A cease-fire with Hamas means surrender to Hamas, surrender to terror, and the victory of the Iran's axis of terror. So, there won't be a cease-fire without the release of Israeli hostages.
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Benjamin Netanyahu

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Benjamin Netanyahu clarifies Israel's position on cease-fire negotiations with Hamas.

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