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Netanyahu says he will not be ‘preached’ to on ceasefire demands
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem, September 2, 2024
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ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he will not be “preached” to after he faced demands by his own citizens to reach a ceasefire deal.
Thousands of Israelis protested and went on a general strike on Sunday and Monday following the discovery of six dead hostages.
Late on Monday, thousands gathered outside Mr Netanyahu’s private home in central Jerusalem, chanting: “Deal, now!” and carrying coffins draped in the Israeli flag.
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