Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the ongoing conflict with Hamas during a heated session of Parliament, defending his decision not to halt military operations in Gaza earlier. He argued that stopping the war prematurely would have resulted in disaster for Israel, insisting that Hamas only agreed to the current ceasefire and hostage deal under intense military pressure. Netanyahu emphasized Israel's commitment to recovering all hostages and maintaining control over much of Gaza, while dismissing claims that such a deal was possible earlier. The fragile ceasefire remains under threat, with renewed clashes in Rafah and continued airstrikes leading to further casualties, as humanitarian concerns mount with thousands unable to cross the border for medical or personal reasons.