Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the ‘coming days’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his expectation of being able to announce a hostage release within the coming days. This statement follows Hamas’s delivery of its response to a proposed peace plan. The Prime Minister also asserted that Hamas would ultimately disarm, whether by voluntary means or through more forceful measures. His comments underscore Israel’s firm stance regarding the future status of the group, emphasizing an insistence on disarmament as a key component of any resolution. The ongoing diplomatic efforts continue to focus on securing the release of captives and de-escalating the conflict.