UK Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has openly outlined the conditions under which Israeli forces are prepared to conclude hostilities in the Gaza Strip
In a statement that was clearly heard and appeared in major global media outlets, he emphasized that Israel will not halt its military operation until key objectives are achieved, ensuring the country's security, the release of hostages, and the complete expulsion of Hamas leaders from the region. Sources from the British publication The Guardian report that the Prime Minister’s words came amid several days of tense diplomatic activity and rising tensions in the region. According to Netanyahu, the Israeli authorities have a comprehensive strategy aimed at ensuring lasting peace and security. He stressed that the military operation will not cease until clear conditions are met — the return of all hostages being held by Hamas militants, the full expulsion of their leaders from the region, and the systematic disarmament of the terrorist organization. For this purpose, the Prime Minister emphasized that Israel plans to deploy all necessary resources and forces to achieve these goals, including the so-called "Trump plan" he approved, which Netanyahu described as "right" and "revolutionary" in the context of modern efforts to stabilize the region. The Prime Minister noted that among the residents of Gaza wishing to leave the region and find a safe place to live, such an opportunity will be provided. However, he sharply criticized those calling for a unilateral ceasefire before the stated objectives are achieved, directly implying that such calls effectively allow Hamas to maintain control over Gaza and continue its activities, which, in his words, makes it impossible to establish stability. Tensions in the region sharply increased at the end of spring. On May 17, leaders of several European countries — Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain — issued a joint call for Israel to immediately halt its military advance and grant humanitarian organizations unobstructed access to Gaza. They argued that thousands of civilian lives are at risk due to the humanitarian crisis caused by blockades and hostilities. The situation with humanitarian aid is particularly devastating: if supplies of food, medicines, and necessary equipment are not restored soon, the number of casualties and injured could significantly increase. Another significant development was the identification of the place where one of Hamas’s top commanders, Mohammed Sinwar, was likely killed — his body was recovered in a tunnel in Gaza following Israeli airstrikes last week. The discovery of his body once again underscores the ferocity of the conflict and the lack of quick pathways toward its resolution. Additionally, recent statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump have refocused attention on strategic plans for the region. Trump confirmed his intention to "restore control" over the Gaza Strip and transform it into a kind of prototype for a heavily militarized region aligned with U.S. and Israeli interests. Specifically, he highlighted that after hostilities end, this territory could be handed over to the United States, provided that the local population is fully evacuated — a scenario that faces significant opposition from the international community and human rights organizations. Such an approach raises serious doubts about the prospects for sustainable peaceful settlement and has been sharply criticized, as it overlooks humanitarian and legal considerations. Overall, the situation in Gaza remains very tense and dynamic. Israel’s political leadership is intentionally seeking to close this conflict chapter on its terms, while the international community calls for an immediate end to violence and the search for long-term peace solutions that consider the interests and security of civilians on both sides. As efforts by international diplomats and organizations focus on preventing a humanitarian catastrophe, the prospects for a long-term resolution to this crisis remain highly uncertain.