Israel to occupy Gaza even if Hamas agrees to ceasefire deal – Middle East Monitor

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday the Israeli occupation army will occupy Gaza even if the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, agreed to a ceasefire prisoner swap deal.

“We are close to ending the war in Gaza. We will continue to control Gaza, even if Hamas agrees to a last-minute ceasefire agreement” Netanyahu told Sky News Australia.

“The war could end today if Hamas lays down its weapons and releases the remaining…