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Netanyahu warns Hamas of “unimaginable consequences” if hostages are not published

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swore on Monday that Israel will not stop his military campaign in Gaza until the Hamas is completely broken down and all hostages are returned, and the terrorist group “consequences that they cannot imagine” if no prisoners are published.

“We are preparing for the next phases of the war – on seven fronts,” said Netanyahu during a parliamentary debate and added: “We will first stop until we get full victory – all of our hostages that the military of Hamas destroys and the power of power is no longer at risk.”

Netanyahu was also addressed Ongoing hostage negotiations and the Proposal of the US mediator Steve WitkoffWith the statement that Israel does not violate any agreements, he remained ready to resume the fights if necessary. “His proposal offers a way to bring all hostages home,” said Netanyahu. “I say Hamas – if you don't publish our hostages, there are consequences that you cannot imagine.”

The Prime Minister described US President Donald Trump for the support of a voluntary migration plan for Gazaner and claimed that many had already left the territory. “It is time to give the residents of the Gaza a real choice – to go freedom and choose freedom,” he said.

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Netanyahu and the US mediator Steve Witkoff

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Netanyahu also hit the opposition and accused her of having spread “false briefings” that, as he claimed, he intensified the determination of Hamas and damaged the hostage negotiations. “You claim that we sabotage business? It's a complete lie, ”he said. “You repeat the Hamas messages, what they harden, which only hurt the hostages.”

Netanyahu spoke in recent speculation about his health and said that he was in good condition and dismissed political attacks as “orchestrated campaigns” that aim to undermine his leadership.