Netanyahu clarifies Israel’s war goal is not ‘permanently occupying Gaza’ or to displace Palestinians

Netanyahu’s statement comes as the International Court of Justice considers a complaint filed by South Africa, alleging that Israel is committing genocide…Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that his country’s war against Hamas in Gaza is in “full compliance” with international law and reiterated that his goal is not to expel the Palestinian population living there…”I want to make a few points absolutely clear: Israel has no intention of permanently occupying Gaza or displacing its civilian population,” Netanyahu said in a video statement shared on the social media platform X.