Milan, Feb 12 (LaPresse) – "As we know, Hamas continues to use networks to smuggle weapons and aid to rebuild itself. Israel cannot allow this to happen. Hamas must not be allowed to use the ceasefire to recover and regain strength," said U.S. Secretary of State Mark Rubio in a phone interview with NewsNation, as reported by the State Department.
"So it’s a ceasefire, but it’s not a stupid ceasefire," Rubio continued. "It cannot be an opportunity for them to rebuild and return to doing the same thing. Hamas exists with a very clear purpose: the destruction of the Jewish state."
"We hope to overcome this obstacle in the next 72 hours. I know that many countries in the region are involved, and I hope that by Saturday we will have a good outcome; otherwise, I believe the blame will lie with Hamas," concluded the U.S. chief diplomat.
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