“Israeli” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, in a visit to the United States today, said that Hamas will “bear the consequences” if it doesn’t accept the ceasefire and prisoner exchange proposal.

“We stand firmly behind the President’s deal, which Israel has accepted, and now Hamas must accept, or bear the consequences,” Gallant said, according to a transcript of his remarks sent by his office – cited by “The Times of Israel”.

Gallant met with the US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivant at the White House, where he claimed that they are not with the people of Gaza.

“But let it be known that our war is not with the people of Gaza. Our war is not with the people of Lebanon. Our war is against Hamas, Hezbollah and their backer, the Iranian regime…We only fight those who seek to harm us.”

Gallant praised the “powerful and lasting bond” between the Israeli Occupation and the United States and Washington’s “overt and covert” support throughout the aggression against the Gaza Strip.

“In every family — and we consider the American people our family — disagreements may arise. Yet like all families, we discuss our disagreements in-house, and remain united,” Gallant said.