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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that the six hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza were brutally “executed” by Hamas militants, “who shot them in the back of the head.”
“These murderers executed six of our hostages, they shot them in the back of the head,” Netanyahu said in his first public address since the discovery of six dead hostages and firmly rejected the idea that Israel should make any concessions in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations in response to this tragic event.
Netanyahu reiterated his demand for continued Israeli control over the Philadelphi corridor, which runs along the border between Egypt and Gaza. This area has become a major point of contention in negotiations facilitated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar.
“The achievement of the war’s objectives goes through the Philadelphi Corridor,” Netanyahu said. “Control of the Philadelphi axis guarantees that the hostages will not be smuggled out of Gaza,” he further said.
“I will not give in to pressure,” he added.
“This is the oxygen of Hamas,” Netanyahu said highlighting his commitment to ensuring Hamas cannot re arm through tunnels. “No one is more committed to freeing the hostages than me…. No one will preach to me on this issue, he added.
The Israeli health ministry on Sunday said that the six hostages had been shot at close range shortly before their bodies were retrieved from the Gaza Strip, the six deaths have triggered a wave of mourning and sorrow throughout Israel.
Simultaneously, there is growing frustration directed at the government for failing to secure an agreement that would have ensured the safe release of the hostages.
Netanyahu addressed the nation as protests against the government continued for a second day in Tel Aviv, while expressing regret for not being able to prevent the loss of life, he also called for the country to come together during this difficult time.
He further urged the global community to apply more pressure on Hamas to end the conflict, which began with the group’s unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7.
“We say yes, they say no all the time, but they also murdered these people and now we need maximum pressure on Hamas,” he said.
“Hamas has to make the concessions,” Netanyahu added.
Following the Hamas’ attack on October 7, 251 individuals were taken hostage. and currently, 97 of them remain in Gaza and 33 of those are deceased, according to the Israeli military
The conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed, and the region is experiencing widespread displacement and a worsening humanitarian situation.
(With inputs from agencies)
“These murderers executed six of our hostages, they shot them in the back of the head,” Netanyahu said in his first public address since the discovery of six dead hostages and firmly rejected the idea that Israel should make any concessions in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations in response to this tragic event.
Netanyahu reiterated his demand for continued Israeli control over the Philadelphi corridor, which runs along the border between Egypt and Gaza. This area has become a major point of contention in negotiations facilitated by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar.
“The achievement of the war’s objectives goes through the Philadelphi Corridor,” Netanyahu said. “Control of the Philadelphi axis guarantees that the hostages will not be smuggled out of Gaza,” he further said.
“I will not give in to pressure,” he added.
“This is the oxygen of Hamas,” Netanyahu said highlighting his commitment to ensuring Hamas cannot re arm through tunnels. “No one is more committed to freeing the hostages than me…. No one will preach to me on this issue, he added.
The Israeli health ministry on Sunday said that the six hostages had been shot at close range shortly before their bodies were retrieved from the Gaza Strip, the six deaths have triggered a wave of mourning and sorrow throughout Israel.
Simultaneously, there is growing frustration directed at the government for failing to secure an agreement that would have ensured the safe release of the hostages.
Netanyahu addressed the nation as protests against the government continued for a second day in Tel Aviv, while expressing regret for not being able to prevent the loss of life, he also called for the country to come together during this difficult time.
He further urged the global community to apply more pressure on Hamas to end the conflict, which began with the group’s unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7.
“We say yes, they say no all the time, but they also murdered these people and now we need maximum pressure on Hamas,” he said.
“Hamas has to make the concessions,” Netanyahu added.
Following the Hamas’ attack on October 7, 251 individuals were taken hostage. and currently, 97 of them remain in Gaza and 33 of those are deceased, according to the Israeli military
The conflict has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed, and the region is experiencing widespread displacement and a worsening humanitarian situation.
(With inputs from agencies)
