Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has outlined four key principles that must be included in any hostage release deal with the Palestinian group Hamas. These principles aim to ensure Israel’s security and the release of hostages held by Hamas.
“Any deal will allow Israel to resume fighting until all objectives of the war have been achieved.”
Israel remains committed to its military campaign against Hamas until the terrorist group is eliminated. Netanyahu has emphasized that Israel’s goal is to rid Gaza of Hamas terrorists and create a better future for both Israelis and Palestinians.
Israeli tanks maneuver near the Israel-Gaza border on July 4. (Reuters/Amir Cohen)
“There will be no smuggling of weapons to Hamas from Egypt to the Gaza border.”
The Israel Defense Forces have uncovered tunnels used by Hamas to smuggle weapons into Gaza from Egypt, highlighting the need to prevent the smuggling of weapons to Hamas.
“There will be no return of thousands of armed terrorists to the northern Gaza Strip.”
Netanyahu’s office aims to prevent armed terrorists from returning to the northern Gaza Strip post-war, ensuring the region’s stability.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office outlines principles for a hostage release deal with Hamas. (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)
“Israel will maximize the number of living hostages who will be released from Hamas captivity.”
Efforts are ongoing to secure the release of approximately 116 hostages still held by Hamas, with 109 already released and efforts to recover others ongoing.