Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that he would continue the war in the Gaza Strip following Hamas' announcement of the release at an unspecified date of the Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander.
According to a statement from his office, the United States informed Israel of Hamas' intention to release the Israeli-US hostage, and negotiations should follow for the release of the other hostages. "According to Israeli policy, negotiations will take place under fire with the commitment to achieve all the objectives of the war," the same source added.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that he would continue the war in the Gaza Strip following Hamas' announcement of the release at an unspecified date of the Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander.
According to a statement from his office, the United States informed Israel of Hamas' intention to release the Israeli-US hostage, and negotiations should follow for the release of the other hostages. "According to Israeli policy, negotiations will take place under fire with the commitment to achieve all the objectives of the war," the same source added.