Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated today, Sunday, that "we are conducting negotiations of give and take, not (give and give), and the principles we have laid out are essential for the security of Israel." He pointed out that "Israel is engaged in extremely complex negotiations." He said, "The pressure in the negotiations should be directed towards Hamas and Senwar, not against the Israeli government," noting that "strong military and political pressure is the way to release the hostages." Netanyahu added, "Israel is prepared to face any threat, whether by defense or attack."