Netanyahu frames Gaza mission as freeing it from Hamas

Netanyahu speaks to Sky News Australia defending Israel’s actions in Gaza and arguing Hamas must be removed.

Netanyahu frames Gaza mission as freeing the region from Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Sky News Australia to defend Israel’s actions in Gaza and reject accusations of genocide. He said Israel has moved about 2 million tons of food into Gaza since the war began, arguing that aid is reaching civilians even as Hamas allegedly blocks and sells supplies. He also said the Israeli military goes to unprecedented lengths to protect civilians by issuing millions of evacuation warnings and guiding people to safe routes, and he claimed no army has done what Israel has done in this regard. Netanyahu urged Western leaders to resist anti Israel narratives, warning that inaction could invite radicalism.

The interview shows Netanyahu leaning into a wartime narrative that blends humanitarian claims with a hardline security agenda. By highlighting aid deliveries and evacuation tactics, he seeks to reassure Western audiences about civilian protections while maintaining pressure on Hamas. The use of a stark historical analogy to describe Gaza as a place that cannot be left under Hamas rule adds emotional charge that could resonate with some audiences while alienating others. The rhetoric risks polarizing international opinion and complicating diplomacy, even as it aligns with a tough stance favoured by some allies.

Highlights

The war tests alliances and the limits of humanitarian rhetoric in a conflict that remains deeply contested.