He Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahucelebrated the imminent release of hostages kidnapped by Hamas after the ceasefire in Gazaand urged citizens to “put aside disagreements.” In a message to the country, he spoke of “a night of tears and joy,” although he warned that “The campaign is not over.”
During his speech, Netanyahu He thanked the security forces for their joint work and highlighted that collective efforts made it possible to achieve “victories that amazed the world.”
However, he stressed that the conflict is not closed: “Some of our enemies are trying to rebuild themselves to attack us again. And as we say: ‘We are in it,'” said the president.
He also valued contacts with relatives of the kidnapped. “My wife and I met many times with the families of the hostages. We saw their pain, their longing and their tears. I promised them: ‘I will not rest until I bring back your loved ones.’”said the Israeli Prime Minister.
“I know there are many disagreements between us, but today, and I hope also in the future, “We have every reason to leave them aside.”Netanyahu said.
Hamas could advance the release of the hostages while Israel says it is “ready” to receive them
After the signing of the peace agreement with Israelthe movement Hamas confirmed that 20 of the 48 hostages who remain captive are alive and could be released this sundayahead of schedule. According to the Wall Street Journalsources close to the negotiations indicated that the process could be brought forward a few hours.
The Israeli government stated that they are preparing to receive them. “Israel is prepared and ready to immediately receive all our hostages“, he assured Netanyahuafter communicating with the Hostages and Missing Persons CoordinatorBrigadier General Gal Hirsch.
He US Vice President J.D. Vanceannounced that the release could occur “at any time” and confirmed that Donald Trump will travel to the Middle East this Monday to receive them. “We cannot say exactly when they will be released, but we have every expectation,” he told NBC.
According to him peace agreementHamas must release the hostages within 72 hourswhich expires Monday at noon. In exchange, Israel to release some 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Among the captives are three Argentines: Eitan Horn, David Cunio and Ariel Cuniowhile Lior Rudaeff’s bodyalso Argentine, remains in Gaza.
He Gaza Ministry of Health reported that it is preparing the Nasser Hospital to receive those released and “a large number of bodies,” and confirmed that the majority will require urgent medical attention.
For his part, the special envoy of C5N, Gabriel Michireported from Tel Aviv that Trump will be greeted with applausewhile Netanyahu was whistled by some relatives of hostages during Saturday’s events. The North American president plans to arrive this Monday at Jerusalemwhere he will meet Netanyahu and then he will give a speech before the Israeli Parliament.
Source: Ambito
