Netanyahu says Israel's new Gaza plan is 'the best way to end the war' | DW News

In a rare press conference with international journalists, the Israeli Prime Minister has tried to defend his controversial plans to seize Gaza City. Benjamin Netanyahu spoke just before an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council, where Israel was strongly condemned for its conduct in Gaza. He claimed taking control of Hamas' remaining strongholds was the best way to end the war and secure the release of hostages.

00:00 Netanyahu defends decision to expand war in Gaza
03:05 DW's Tania Krämer reports from Jerusalem
06:19 DW speaks with Will Todman, Senior Fellow in the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International studies in Washington DC
13:03 DW speaks with Hans-Jakob Schindler, Senior Director at the Counter Extremism Project in Berlin

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Post from DW News on August 11, 2025

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