Gaza Strip
The Israeli defense minister spoke after U.S. President Joe Biden launched a proposal offering Hamas an immediate “full and complete ceasefire.”
The “LOTAR Otef” unit will consist of troops who previously served in special forces and live in the Gaza border towns.
Israeli forces attack in Bureij and eastern Deir al-Balah.
The Religious Zionism-Otzma Yehudit faction holds 14 seats in the Knesset and plays a pivotal role in maintaining Netanyahu’s 64-member coalition.
“We are fighting to bring Liri, Karina, Agam, Daniella, and Naama home as well as all other hostages.”
“The onus is on Hamas and will remain on Hamas until we get a formal response from them.”
“And so he’s prepared to do about anything to get the hostages back,” the U.S. president told “Time.”
Out of the 74 Israeli firms set to present at the show, 10 were to exhibit weapons.
“Numerous leaders and governments, including in the region, have endorsed this plan,” U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said of Biden’s proposal.
“Beyond the work that we do to fight poverty, domestic violence, and elder abuse, we must also lift the voices of our sisters and brothers who were attacked and are still being held hostage in Gaza,” said Met Council CEO David Greenfield.
The seven countries called on Hamas to accept the deal and for a two state solution.
Haim Perry, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper and Nadav Popelwell are no longer alive, the IDF announced.
