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Israeli Minister Dermer Backs Decision to Nix U.S. Trip over Ceasefire Resolution, Says War in "Home Stretch"
(Times of Israel) Lazar Berman - Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told Bloomberg TV on Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the right decision in canceling a trip to Washington where Dermer was to discuss alternate options for dealing with Hamas in Rafah. Netanyahu nixed the trip after the U.S. declined to use its veto on a ceasefire resolution in the UN Security Council. "It's not surprising that Hamas decided to reject the latest proposal that was put forth by the Americans," Dermer said. "They think they're going to get a ceasefire without giving up the hostages because that's what the resolution said." If the U.S. continues to insist there not be a major military operation in Rafah, then "we won't be on the same page." Dermer said the war is in "the home stretch." "Stand with us, let us finish the job, and let's get to a day after where we can have a real peace process that can give hope not only to Israelis, but also to Palestinians."