Prime Minister Netanyahu in his meeting with Senator Rick Scott.
March 27, 2024/Prime Minister spokeswoman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today (Wednesday) with Senator Rick Scott, at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem.
At their meeting, he criticized the decision of the Americans in the UN Security Council not to veto an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan - and the unconditional release of all the abductees. "I thought that the decision of the United States in the Security Council was a very bad move," he said. that she encouraged Hamas to take a tough stance and trust that international pressure would prevent Israel from releasing the abductees and destroying Hamas."
Prime Minister Netanyahu in his meeting with Senator Rick Scott.
March 27, 2024/Government Press Office, spokesmen of the Prime Minister
"The decision I made not to send the delegation to Washington, following this decision, was a message to Hamas not to rely on this pressure. It will not work. I hope they understand the message."
In a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, it was stated at the time of the decision not to send the American delegation that "the USA did not veto the new text that calls for a cease-fire without the condition of releasing the abductees."
This is a clear retreat from the consistent position of the US in the Security Council since the beginning of the war."
Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked Senator Scott for his visit to Jerusalem and his unreserved support for the State of Israel, especially at this time.
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The White House spokesman: The fact that we did not impose a veto does not constitute a change in the US position
The White House spokesman, John Kirby, said after the decision that "the fact that we did not veto the Security Council decision does not constitute a change in the US position.
In light of the fact that we think that a ceasefire and the release of hostages come together - we decided to refrain."
He also referred to the Rafah maneuver, and discussed the meeting between Gallant and Sullivan. "Defense Minister Gallant will meet at the White House with National Security Advisor Sullivan and I have no doubt that in this meeting we will talk about the plans for the Rafah operation.
We are focusing on moving forward with the abductee deal and bringing aid to Gaza."
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