Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his nation defeated Iran during their recent 12-day conflict. He believes this military success opens new paths for bringing home captives held inside Gaza. Netanyahu addressed security officers about these fresh possibilities that emerged from the battle. The leader stated his government would prioritize rescuing hostages above other goals. He also promised to continue fighting against Hamas until the group faces complete defeat.
Families of missing people praised Netanyahu for finally making hostage recovery his main focus after 20 months of war. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum released a statement welcoming his commitment to their cause. These relatives demanded one complete agreement that brings back all 50 remaining captives and stops the Gaza fighting. They emphasized the need for negotiated release rather than dangerous rescue missions that risk both hostages and soldiers.
Hamas fighters captured 251 people during their October 7 attack on Israel two years ago. Military officials believe 49 captives remain alive inside Gaza territory today. Israeli forces say 27 of those people have already died during captivity. The militant group also keeps the body of one Israeli soldier who died there much earlier.
The October assault killed 1,219 people on Israeli soil according to official counts. Most victims were ordinary citizens rather than military personnel. Israel responded with massive bombing campaigns that have killed over 56,500 Palestinians according to Gaza health officials. United Nations experts consider these casualty numbers accurate and reliable.
Families of missing people praised Netanyahu for finally making hostage recovery his main focus after 20 months of war. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum released a statement welcoming his commitment to their cause. These relatives demanded one complete agreement that brings back all 50 remaining captives and stops the Gaza fighting. They emphasized the need for negotiated release rather than dangerous rescue missions that risk both hostages and soldiers.
Hamas fighters captured 251 people during their October 7 attack on Israel two years ago. Military officials believe 49 captives remain alive inside Gaza territory today. Israeli forces say 27 of those people have already died during captivity. The militant group also keeps the body of one Israeli soldier who died there much earlier.
The October assault killed 1,219 people on Israeli soil according to official counts. Most victims were ordinary citizens rather than military personnel. Israel responded with massive bombing campaigns that have killed over 56,500 Palestinians according to Gaza health officials. United Nations experts consider these casualty numbers accurate and reliable.
