Hamas
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for the terrorist group’s “complete destruction.”
Aid stoppages and targeted strikes are said to have depleted the group’s coffers.
The demonstrators were also seen carrying Egyptian flags, apparently showing support for Cairo’s mediation efforts toward a ceasefire agreement and hostage deal in recent weeks.
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.
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.
In the video, Alexander says he has been held for 551 days, indicating it was filmed recently.
A senior Hamas sniper and a tunnel network were also targeted.
