PM spokesman Omer Dostri said hostages must return before Hamas is destroyed, rejecting Hamas' ceasefire demand. He confirmed that talks to replace Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar began months ago.
Hostage families in Tel Aviv urged a deal on Saturday for their loved ones’ release, accusing Netanyahu of inaction and warning that time is running out.
The 35-year-old, who has spent over a year in Hamas captivity, suffers from asthma. Three weeks ago, his wife spoke for the first time and said: 'That's not my husband's face.'
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The letter was organized by the Gvura Families of the Fallen Forum to create a public opposition to recent calls from various sectors of the security establishment to refuse service and end the war.
On Thursday, Hamas rejected Israel's proposal to release 10 hostages in exchange for 45 days of ceasefire.
Even in a scenario where former prime minister Naftali Bennett enters the race, the coalition still gains a seat.
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“This occupies me, my mind, every day from morning to night and throughout the night when I wake up many times,” Siegel told The NYT.
Israeli hostages can be released if the Israeli government agrees to end the war, fully withdraw from Gaza, and allow for reconstruction of Gaza.
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