Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statements stirred varied reactions across the “Israeli” political landscape.

Netanyahu apologized to the families of six captives whose bodies were discovered in Gaza over the weekend on Monday.

He also presented a controversial map during a press conference that showed the Israeli Occupation alongside Gaza but notably excluded the West Bank, drawing significant criticism.

During the press conference, Netanyahu vowed that Hamas would "pay a heavy price" for its actions.

He highlighted the strategic importance of maintaining “Israeli” control over the Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow strip of land along the Gaza-Egypt border. Netanyahu described it as "Hamas' lifeline for weapons."

He acknowledged internal disagreements within his government over the continued military presence in this corridor but insisted it was crucial for “Israel's” security.

- Mixed political reactions -

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich voiced strong support for Netanyahu, advocating for firm measures against “Israel's” enemies and emphasizing the need to eliminate Hamas to ensure the safety of “Israeli” citizens.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir also backed Netanyahu, arguing that it is time to intensify military pressure on Hamas to secure a decisive victory.

In contrast, former Defense Minister Benny Gantz criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the aggression.

He accused the government of failing to meet its war objectives, including the safe return of captives.

Gantz called for Netanyahu to step down, suggesting that new leadership is needed to address the ongoing challenges.

Gantz’s National Unity Party accused Netanyahu of misleading the public about the war’s goals, noting that Netanyahu had previously rejected demands to prioritize the return of northern residents to their homes.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid also criticized Netanyahu. He questioned Netanyahu’s commitment to maintaining control over the Philadelphi Corridor, implying that his inaction since the start of the aggression highlights a personal failure.

- A vision of complete occupation -

Netanyahu’s presentation of a map excluding the West Bank has been interpreted by some as a sign of his intention to fully occupy Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

This has sparked international concern, especially given the lack of reference to long-standing international resolutions regarding these areas.

Palestinian Ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot, reacted strongly to the map, questioning, "Where is the West Bank on this map? The Israeli Prime Minister is making it clear that Israel's goal is to erase the Palestinian people and seize what remains of our land! Imagine if a Palestinian politician did this."

In response to these developments, Netanyahu reiterated that three of “Israel’s” four war objectives - eliminating Hamas, securing the return of the captives, and neutralizing future threats from Gaza - depend on maintaining control over the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah crossing.

The only objective not directly tied to this strategy, he noted, is the safe return of northern “Israeli” residents to their homes.