The Hamas militant leader said the remaining 130 Israeli hostages would never be released after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the terrorist group's terms to end the war, the newspaper said. new york post.
The development came after more than 100 consecutive days of war between the two countries. Hamas's surprise attack on the Jewish state in early October left 1,200 Israelis dead and another 240 abducted and taken to Gaza.
“In exchange for the release of the hostages, Hamas demands an end to the war, the withdrawal of troops from Gaza and the release of all murderers and rapists,” Netanyahu said in a video address Sunday.
“And to leave Hamas intact. I completely reject the terms of surrender of the Hamas monsters.”
In response, Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri said Israel's refusal to halt military operations in the area “means there is no possibility of return.” [Israeli] Prisoners of War,” the Post reported.
Prime Minister Netanyahu also asserted that the Jewish state maintains “full security control” of “all territory west of the Jordan River.” This was announced after the Israeli Prime Minister held talks with US President Joe Biden about establishing an independent Palestinian state in the region. Reuters.
Biden went on to suggest that establishing a Palestinian state under a non-military government might be possible. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared unfazed on the issue, saying there was a lot of “international and domestic pressure” to force him to change his position on the issue.
“Thanks to my advocacy, the establishment of a Palestinian state that could pose an existential threat to Israel has been prevented for years,” Netanyahu said.
But families of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas appeared outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence on Sunday, demanding that he find a way to bring their loved ones home.
“We need to resolve the problem the government has caused now and bring the hostages home immediately,” said John Pollin, Hersh Goldberg-Polin's father.
The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum called on the Prime Minister to make clear that he will not abandon the civilians, soldiers and others abducted in October's catastrophe.
“We must move forward with a deal now. If the prime minister decides to sacrifice hostages, he should show leadership and honestly share his position with the Israeli people,” the group said. , the Post reported.
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