The occupation has committed a horrific massacre in the northern Gaza Strip by targeting a group of journalists and humanitarian workers, in a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement,
This heinous crime comes in the context of the systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists,
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an in-depth discussion this evening on the issue of the hostages, with the participation of the negotiating team and the heads of the security establishment.
You want to sacrifice our children for the pleasures of power,
President Trump has made it clear that Hamas will either release hostages immediately, or pay a severe price."
We want to solidify the ceasefire agreement and force (Israel) to implement its terms,
The ball is in Israel's court,
We are working with mediators for the agreement to succeed and to compel the occupation to conclude all phases of the agreement,
Hamas' approval to release Edan Alexander aims to push towards the conclusion of the phases of the agreement,
Unfortunately, Hamas has chosen to respond by publicly claiming flexibility, ... while privately making demands that are entirely impractical without a permanent ceasefire."
We're acting like this is a normal exchange, this is a normal thing that happens. This is an outrage. So they should all be released,
Hamas is making a very bad bet that time is on its side. It is not,
We care about all the hostages."
Hamas was told in no uncertain terms that this 'bridge' would have to be implemented soon -- and that dual US-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander would have to be released immediately,
Hamas is well aware of the deadline, and should know that we will respond accordingly if that deadline passes,
I'm not going to comment on what we're going to accept and not accept, other than that all of us -- the whole world -- should continue to say that what Hamas has done is outrageous, it's ridiculous, it's sick, it's disgusting,
The conditions are extremely difficult,
At the same time, it continues to use manipulation and psychological warfare - the reports about Hamas' willingness to release American hostages are intended to sabotage the negotiations,
Without a comprehensive deal, we risk sealing the fate of all remaining hostages,
Meetings are continuing with mediators in Doha. We adhere to what was agreed upon and to entering into the second phase,