Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control ‘All’ of Gaza, Hamas Leader Sinwar ‘Probably’ Already Killed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel’s war on Gaza will not be over until it has full control of the territory, and that Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has “probably” already been killed.

The Details: Netanyahu’s remarks came during a press conference in Jerusalem. He also signaled an openness to another temporary ceasefire for exchanging hostages, 20 of whom Israeli intelligence believes are still alive.

For Context: Israel targeted Sinwar in a strike on the European Hospital in Khan Younis last week. The attack killed 28 and wounded over 50 others, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Earlier this week, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France threatened Israel with sanctions if it doesn’t halt its offensive and let humanitarian aid enter Gaza. Netanyahu's claim that Israel will seize control of “all of Gaza” is consistent with its messaging in recent weeks from Netanyahu himself and the Israeli government writ large.

Key Quote: Netanyahu said, “I am ready to end the war, but with clear conditions that will ensure Israel's security. All the hostages return home, Hamas hands over its weapons, and leaves power.”

How The Media Covered It: Netanyahu's Wednesday remarks were covered amply by outlets from the left and center but sparsely by the right. ZeroHedge (Lean Right bias) framed Netanyahu as “defiant” and wrote that he “came out swinging in a Wednesday press conference amid growing international isolation and pressure, even from allies.”

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