Netanyahu: 'We accepted the Witkoff deal, Hamas rejected it'

Arutz Sheva ^ | 13/7/25

[Eleutheria5]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed criticism regarding the negotiations for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip.

In response to claims that the government is refusing a deal, Netanyahu criticized the news channels that have published such claims, saying, "They always echo Hamas propaganda, but they are always wrong. We accepted the deal, the Witkoff deal, and then the version proposed by the mediators. We accepted it, Hamas rejected it."

According to Netanyahu, Hamas "wants to stay in Gaza. They want us to leave, so they can rearm and attack us again and again. I will not accept this; I will do everything to bring our hostages home. I meet with the families; I know their pain, I know their suffering. I am determined to bring the hostages home and eliminate Hamas."

Later, Netanyahu was asked about polls showing that most of the public supports the deal. He replied, "Sure, I am in favor of a deal too, but they don't tell you the other side. The polls are manipulated, they always mislead the public. They don't ask, 'Do you want a hostage deal that leaves Hamas in place? That allows them to repeat the rapes, the murders, the kidnappings, the invasions?' No, that's not it. Suddenly, the numbers turn completely, it's all manipulated."

Netanyahu concluded: "We must do the right things, insist on releasing the hostages, and insist on the other goal of the war in Gaza, the elimination of Hamas, and ensuring that Gaza will no longer be a threat to Israel. That's what I'm doing...

[Eleutheria5]

Eliminating Hamas and getting back the living hostages might be two mutually exclusive goals.

As I said, do the cease fire for now, get all the hostages back, and then kill every last one of Hamas. Bury them in pig skin shrouds facing Hollywood, a@@ up. Hudna and taqiyya in reverse.

[rktman]

Gazahammastinians can’t be trusted anyway so.....no shock here.

[econjack]

Sounds like a plan. Indeed, probably the ONLY plan that will bring peace to Gaza.

[silent majority rising]

Please continue to point out how the polls are manipulated by misleading questions, and DEMAND that they add the phrase “’Do you want a hostage deal that leaves Hamas in place? That allows them to repeat the rapes, the murders, the kidnappings, the invasions? in return for the few hostages that are left?” I will insert that language wherever I can....

[j.havenfarm]

This is WWII Japanese- level fanaticism. The “deal” should be unconditional surrender given the utter defeat that has taken place. Since we can’t nuke Gaza to put and end to it, I guess they’ll just have to keep killing every damned one of them

[TnTnTn]

Here is the deal, release all hostages, lay down your arms, we will let you live in another place…for NOW!!! Anything less is pointless …

[Uncle Miltie]

As expected.

And, as I prefer.

I want the very last hamass member hunted to extinction.

[jerod]

The squatters want to parade around with dead jews while proclaiming victory... Sick f*cks! That’s likely the sticking point with HAMAS... They don’t get to celebrate when they release hostages dead or alive... Like they did during the last ceasefire.

[Glad2bnuts]

That is very Hitlerian of you. It’s 2025 and people are still depopulating land they desire, and of course blame the people living on it for fighting by any means necessary.

[Eleutheria5]

Very Goebbelian of you.

In 2005, Ariel Sharon depopulated the Jewish communities of Gaza by force. Ultimately, Hamas took over, and began a 20-year campaign of terror and missile attacks against the Jews living outside of Gaza, who were also providing electricity, water and medical care to Gazans. This campaign culminated in the mass slaughter on October 7.

Perhaps you are misinformed, but I rather think you hope that others are, and you repeat the Big Lie.

[Glad2bnuts]

Actually, they are depopulating the area, of Jews, Christians and “Other than”. It is not my business in that I have an agenda. In the world of today, it is only allowed for Israel, and in the past, Kosovo. They pushed the Serbs out, and the US supported the Muzzies.