Netanyahu: all hostages could be released from Gaza by the end of the week.

Release of Hostages from Gaza

According to The Sun: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that all hostages could be released from Gaza by the end of the week. He clarified that 20 live hostages and the bodies of 28 deceased held by Hamas could return in the 'coming days.'

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Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is 'on the verge of a major achievement' and referred to the deal devised by US President Donald Trump, in which the Israeli Defense Forces will gradually withdraw, as 'a chance for victory.'

“It is still not final. We are working hard on this. I hope that with God's help, in the coming days, even during the celebration of Sukkot, we will be able to announce the return of all hostages — both alive and deceased, simultaneously.”

The Sukkot festival begins today and will last for a week.

However, hopes that hostages could be released tomorrow, on the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, have proven to be less optimistic, as Hamas insisted on negotiations to clarify the agreement. Mediators warned that efforts to secure the return of all hostages are being delayed, as the terrorist group has lost control over some bodies of the deceased.

Israeli medical teams were prepared to meet live hostages in southern Israel in a timely manner, as there are concerns that some of them are in critical condition after two years of harsh captivity.

Trump also warned that he will 'not tolerate delays' from Hamas.

Getty Israel and the US continue to seek ways to reach an agreement that would allow for the release of hostages and reduce tensions in the region. The situation remains complex, and international observers are closely monitoring developments. The success of these negotiations could significantly impact the future for both the Israeli state and the residents of Gaza.