Netanyahu's Defense: Battling Barbarism or Breaking International Law?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends Israel's efforts to minimize civilian casualties in the war against Hamas, rejecting calls for a ceasefire. He argues that Israel is taking aggressive steps to protect civilians and draws parallels to the fight against Nazi Germany. Netanyahu faces international pressure as the Palestinian death toll rises, but he blames Hamas for preventing civilians from leaving the warzone. He explains that Israel is helping to evacuate hospitals by creating safe corridors. Netanyahu pleads with the American audience to imagine a comparable terrorist attack on the United States. He emphasizes that defeating Hamas is the first task and rejects international pressure for a Palestinian-led governance of Gaza unified with the West Bank. Internally, Netanyahu's approval rating has plummeted, but he calls for unity to achieve victory.