Netanyahu on Hostages: I Hope There Will Be Good News Soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated today, Tuesday, that "progress is being made regarding the release of hostages held by the Palestinian Islamic resistance movement (Hamas) in Gaza." A statement from Netanyahu's office mentioned that he told reservists: "We are making progress. I don't think it deserves to be described as very significant, not yet, but I hope there will be good news soon." His office added, "In light of developments regarding the release of our hostages," Netanyahu will hold a war cabinet meeting at 6 PM (4:00 PM GMT), an expanded security cabinet meeting at 7 PM (5:00 PM GMT), and a full cabinet meeting at 8 PM (6:00 PM GMT).