Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a televised address and press conference on January 27-28, 2026, categorically rejecting international proposals for Gaza's future, repeating "this will not happen" three times to underscore his unyielding stance.
On reconstruction: “I'm hearing even now claims that Gaza's reconstruction will be allowed before demilitarisation – this will not happen.”
On foreign troops: “I hear that we will bring Turkish soldiers and Qatari soldiers into Gaza. That will also not happen.”
On Palestinian state: “I hear that I will allow the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza. That has not happened, and it will not happen.”
Netanyahu spoke one day after recovering the last hostage's remains (police officer Ran Gvili), shifting focus to "absolute victory" through Hamas disarmament and Gaza demilitarization "the easy way or the difficult way." He vowed Israeli security control from Jordan to the Mediterranean, including Gaza, while warning Iran against attacks amid US armada deployments. The speech drew sharp criticism for blocking aid and reconstruction desperately needed by Gaza's 2.3 million amid famine warnings, with hostage families and EU diplomats decrying stalled ceasefire prospects.
