Netanyahu: ‘We’re in battle of civilisation in opposition to barbarism’: Netanyahu to Dutch PM

TEL AVIV: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday met Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and informed him that “we’re in a battle of civilisation in opposition to barbarism,” The Instances of Israel reported.
Netanyahu additionally mentioned, “Hamas is ISIS, and simply because the world united to defeat ISIS, the world has to unite in opposition to Hamas, unite with Israel to defeat them.”
Rutte underlined his “respect for what your crew is doing to attempt to fend off this assault and restore the protection of Israel,” based on The Instances of Israel.
The 2 leaders first held an expanded assembly through which the Director of the Nationwide Safety Council, the Prime Minister’s Chief of Workers, the Prime Minister’s Navy Secretary and the Prime Minister’s International Coverage Adviser participated for the Israeli aspect and the Nationwide Safety Adviser and the Dutch Ambassador to Israel participated for the Dutch aspect.
“I do know so many individuals,” the Dutch PM mentioned. “I feel the depend is now 1,400 – Israeli individuals have died by means of this assault, and it’s horrible. It’s horrific. And we’re going to talk about how now to greatest transfer ahead. Thanks a lot for taking time,” the Dutch PM added.
“I do know you perceive that this can be a battle of humanity in opposition to barbarism that’s savagery that’s unimaginable,” Netanyahu informed him. “I have been by means of wars. I’ve seen horrible issues. I’ve by no means seen issues this horrible. This can be a battle of our widespread civilization.”
“Thanks, buddy, for coming. I at all times say there’s one factor larger than standing with Israel and that is standing in Israel, and that’s what you’re doing, Mark. Thanks,” the Israeli PM added.
Earlier on Sunday, Netanyahu held telephonic conversations with the leaders of France, Spain, and the Netherlands on the continuing offensive on Hamas, underlining “the willpower of the individuals to eradicate” the fear group’s navy.
PM Netanyahu held a sequence of conversations with leaders, together with French President Emmanuel Macron, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
The Israeli PM’s workplace posted from its official deal with on X, “The Prime Minister informed the leaders in regards to the unity and willpower of the individuals to eradicate Hamas’s navy and governing capabilities and mentioned that Israel’s victory over Hamas can be a victory for your complete world.”
He thanked the leaders for his or her help of Israel’s proper to defend itself in opposition to Hamas’s “brutal terrorism”.