Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
“I have just concluded an in-depth four-hour discussion in the political-security cabinet.
We all expressed outrage at the shocking situation of our three hostages who were released last Saturday.
We all also welcomed President Trump’s demand for the release of our hostages by Saturday noon, and we all also welcomed the president’s revolutionary vision for the future of Gaza.
In light of Hamas’ announcement of its decision to violate the agreement and not release our hostages, last night I ordered the IDF to amass forces inside and around the Gaza Strip.
This operation is being carried out at this time. It will be completed in the very near future.
The decision that I passed unanimously in the cabinet is this:
If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon – the ceasefire will end, and the IDF will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated.”
אם חמאס לא יחזיר את חטופינו עד שבת בצהריים – הפסקת האש תיפסק, וצה"ל יחזור ללחימה עצימה עד להכרעה סופית של החמאס pic.twitter.com/4Cx30kHGvN
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) February 11, 2025
