Netanyahu: No Ceasefire in Gaza Without Hostage Release

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed today, Sunday, that "Israel will not agree to a ceasefire after six months of war against Hamas in Gaza until the release of the hostages held in the Palestinian territory." His comments came at the beginning of the weekly Cabinet meeting as a new round of ceasefire talks commenced in Egypt. Netanyahu noted that "despite increasing international pressure, Israel will not yield to Hamas's 'exaggerated' demands that govern the Gaza Strip."

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