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The move follows parliamentary approval and growing domestic pressure.
The Israeli prime minister told them “intense negotiations” are taking place and reiterated his commitment to freeing all of the captives.
The Israeli president visited the family of twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, who were abducted by Hamas terrorists from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7.
Hamza Asafah, who took part in the massacre and staged release events, was slain in a precision airstrike in central Gaza two weeks ago.
“We are Zionists, we love Israel and serve in active regular or reserve duty service in the IDF. We do not condition our military service on anything.”
Defense minister: “The main goal is to exert heavy pressure on Hamas for it to return to the framework of a hostage release.”
Calls with the families of Eitan Mor and Edan Alexander underscore Israel’s continued efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
As the Jewish people began celebrating Passover, the Israeli Air Force intercepted a rocket fired by terrorists in Gaza.
A senior Hamas sniper and a tunnel network were also targeted.
The prime minister invokes slain soldier’s final message, says Israel will return hostages and defeat Hamas.
“We’re dealing with Hamas and it’s a nasty group,” the president says.
The International Court of Justice has been asked to rule on the legality of the Jewish state banning the agency, which Israel accuses of ties to terror.
