Israel can pause the war with Hamas only if the militants agree to release hostages. This was stated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with Sky News.
"Israel refuses to accept a temporary ceasefire that does not include the return of our hostages," Netanyahu emphasized.
He added that the Israel Defense Forces are operating at full strength on all fronts.
At the same time, according to CNN, today, November 3, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant informed US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken of such a condition for a pause in the war with Hamas.
