Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a firm message during remarks at the White House, declaring that peace in Gaza will be achieved — either “the easy way or the hard way.”

Netanyahu’s words, captured on camera with subtitles underscoring his unwavering stance, highlighted Israel’s determination to see the new peace plan through. “But it will be done,” he emphasized, signaling that cooperation or pressure would both remain on the table as possible paths forward.

The statement comes as part of ongoing efforts to end the long-running Gaza-Israel conflict, which has raged since 2007 and flared into one of its bloodiest chapters in 2023, leaving thousands dead and drawing international condemnation. Accusations of war crimes and genocide have further complicated the prospects for lasting peace.

With the U.S. playing an active role in pushing for a settlement, Netanyahu’s remarks reflect both urgency and resolve, as leaders attempt to forge a path toward stability in a region scarred by repeated wars and humanitarian crises.