Netanyahu's threatening remarks on Hamas: 'If they don't accept, all hell will break loose'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke about current developments in an interview with the US-based channel CBS. Regarding the ceasefire process reached in Gaza, he stated, "We agreed to give peace a chance. We said, let's complete the first part and now let's give the second part a chance."

"IF HAMAS DOES NOT ACCEPT DISARMAMENT, ALL HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE"

Emphasizing that the path forward is the disarmament of Hamas, Netanyahu explained the conditions for disarmament with these words: "First, Hamas must give up its weapons. Second, it must be ensured that there are no weapons factories in Gaza. There should be no arms smuggling into Gaza. That is what disarmament is."

In response to a question about what might happen if Hamas refuses to disarm, Netanyahu, referencing previous remarks by US President Donald Trump, said, "Then all hell will break loose. But I hope that doesn't happen. I hope we can do this peacefully. We are absolutely ready for that." Pointing to the importance of achieving lasting peace in the region, Netanyahu stated that this would be "the greatest gift that could be given to the people of Israel, the people of the region, and the peoples of the world."

Answering the question of what conditions are required to declare the war over, Netanyahu touched upon the importance of maintaining the continuity of freedom, stating, "For the foreseeable future, I think the ability to defend oneself must be maintained, not just for Israel, but for the free and civilized world. Because freedom is not permanent or automatic. If you cannot defend free societies, they will be taken over by authoritarian or totalitarian regimes."

When reminded of the comparison Trump used for him in a Congressional speech, calling him "not an easy person," Netanyahu argued that this description describes his tough stance on issues concerning the country's future, saying, "I mean, I hope he says that because I am very firm on issues that concern the future of my country. When I believe what I am told is correct, I say 'it is correct,' and when I think I need to say 'no,' I say it. That is my job. My duty is to protect the Jewish state and secure the future of the Jewish people."