National Unity Party leader and former Israel's Minister without Portfolio Benny Gantz (pictured) urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach an agreement to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, even if it requires a "painful" concession.
"I call on the prime minister – just as you rightly ordered an attack on Iran, do what is right and necessary to bring our daughters and sons home, even if it comes at a painful price – do not hesitate, for you will receive full support," Gantz said Monday in a long post on X regarding a parliamentary meeting he attended. He stressed that "the time is ripe more than ever to pursue a plan to return abductees quickly, inclusively, even if painful."
As per CNN, the Israeli government claims that there are still 97 prisoners in Gaza, of which 33, are presumed to be dead. The Israeli cabinet is said to be holding a meeting today after strikes on Iran.
