But a ceasefire in the southern parts of the area is, on the other hand, current, he says in an interview with the conservative Israeli TV channel Nu 14.
I will not let the counterpart in Gaza (Hamas) rearm, so the goal in the north is different from the goal in the south. But my answer is clear: I am ready for a ceasefire in southern Gaza, which I believe can bring home the hostages, says Netanyahu.
The reason is the peace agreement between Israel and Egypt, which borders on southern Gaza, and which means that Israel cannot bomb southern Gaza as heavily, according to the Prime Minister.
About the ceasefire in Lebanon, which has been going on for a little more than a day and already been marked by accusations of violating the terms, Netanyahu says:
If necessary, I have given direct instructions to the Israeli army to wage "an intense war" in the event of a breach.
