Gaza Strip
“Any discussion of humanitarian suffering that does not begin with the release of the hostages is not an honest discussion,” said Israel’s deputy ambassador to the U.N. Jonathan Miller.
The harsh language of some of Israel’s neighbors and allies contrasted sharply with the United State’s backing for the attacks.
Also, in a head-to-head matchup for who is best suited for the role of prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu defeated National Unity Party’s Benny Gantz by a margin of 47% to 17%.
“I would like to clarify to them that it is just the beginning,” the Israeli prime minister said in a message to Hamas.
The 53-year-old, who left Hamas captivity severely emaciated, has met this month with U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
“The Americans were informed before the attack and supported it,” Gideon Sa’ar said of the airstrikes against Hamas. “Because justice is on our side.”
Naji Abu Saif, known as “Abu Hamza,” was killed in a strike on a residential home in central Gaza, the terror group said.
The terrorist organization in Gaza was no longer releasing hostages while taking in the benefits of a ceasefire, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said.
The people who are suffering in Gaza owe that to “choices that Hamas has made throughout the years, and that is what we continue to work on,” said State Dept. spokesperson Tammy Bruce.
“The murderous Hamas needs to understand: If they do not release all our hostages, our blows will intensify,” said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.
“If the attack that began this morning continues with intensity and without interruption—we can bring all our loved ones home in one stage.”
“The Palestinian people will not be left alone in this battle, and Yemen will continue its support and assistance,” said the Iran-backed terror group.
