The head of the Israeli government noted that Hamas militants are still holding 133 “our brothers” and added that Tel Aviv “intends to return them all.”
The IDF will cease fire in the Gaza Strip only after the return of Israelis abducted by terrorists. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced this on Sunday, April 7, on Facebook.
He noted that six months have passed since the start of the war with Hamas and added that during the military campaign, the IDF eliminated 19 of Hamas’ 24 battalions, including senior commanders.
“We have destroyed, wounded or captured a large number of Hamas terrorists. We have also taken out Shifa and many other terrorist headquarters. We have destroyed missile and weapons factories, weapons and ammunition storage and continue which systematically destroys the tunnels. We are one step away. from victory” Netanyahu said.
The head of the Israeli government noted that Hamas militants are still holding 133 “our brothers” and added that Tel Aviv has returned 123 people kidnapped by the militants and “intends to bring them all home.”
“I have made it clear to the international community that without the return of the prisoners there will be no ceasefire. This will not happen. This is the policy of the Israeli government, and I accept the fact that the Biden administration recently made clear that it will continue to take of a similar position.” – said the prime minister.
He emphasized that Hamas is obstructing the agreement on the return of hostages and making unrealistic demands.
Netanyahu believes that Hamas is trying to survive and regain the ability to attack.
“Accepting Hamas’ demands will give the militants the opportunity to continue trying to repeat crimes like those committed on October 7 over and over again. Hamas hopes that pressure from outside and inside will force the Israel to submit to its unrealistic demands. It will not happen. Israel is ready to agree, but Israel is not ready to surrender “Instead of directing international pressure on Israel, it should be directed against Hamas. This will facilitate the release of the hostages,” Netanyahu said.
He also noted that “there is no war more just than this,” adding that “we are determined to end it with complete victory, to bring back all our people, to complete the elimination of Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip, including in Rafah. , and to guarantee that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.”
Netanyahu also noted that Iran, through its satellites, was behind the attack on Israel.
“We will beat those who cause or intend to harm us. We will continue to adhere to this principle. Near and far, in the arenas around us and far from us. Israel is ready to defend and attack,” said the head of the Israeli government . .
He also called on the citizens for unity.
“At this time an extremist and violent minority is trying to divide the country. Our enemies want nothing more than this. They hope that internal division and irrational hatred will stop us before the victory. Let us unite. , let us defeat our enemies, We will destroy Hamas, free our prisoners and, with God’s help, achieve complete victory,” he added.
We remind you that the Israel Defense Forces have ceased active ground offensives and are withdrawing from the southern Gaza Strip. Only one army brigade remains on the ground, tasked with securing the corridor linking southern Israel to the Gaza Strip.
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