Netanyahu again describes US president as the greatest friend Israel has had in the White House
Netanyahu again describes Trump as the greatest friend Israel has had in the White Housein Jerusalem. “As long as it stands as a force that can govern, peace becomes impossible. They must be eliminated. It must be eradicated.”
Israeli media reported that all three had been subjected to violence after being kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th, 2023, and all had been held in Khan Younis. Six more living hostages, along with eight bodies, are due to be released this month, completing the first stage of the ceasefire, but Israel wants the release expedited.
Nineteen hostages and more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners have been freed in the first stage of the ceasefire deal, which began on January 19th. Relatives of the hostages and their supporters will mark the 500 days with a 500-minute fast and a rally in Jerusalem.
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