Israel Confirms Return of Hostages Held from Gaza

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that "among the Israeli hostages who returned to their homeland today, Sunday, are nine minors, four women, and one man." The statement added that "three foreign nationals, who were kidnapped on October 7, are also on their way back." Netanyahu's office announced that he met today, Sunday, with security forces in the Gaza Strip. A statement from the office indicated that Netanyahu spoke to soldiers and leaders and received a security briefing. Netanyahu stated: "Nothing will stop us, and we are convinced that we have the strength, capability, will, and determination to achieve all the war's objectives, and this is what we will do." Additionally, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan noted in an interview on "Face the Nation" on CBS that "U.S. President Joe Biden will speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, Sunday."