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Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Proposal, Calls It a Defeat and Insists on Military and Diplomatic Pressure

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 29, 2026

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Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected a Hamas proposal to release hostages in exchange for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, calling it a defeat. He insisted on a strategy combining strong military action and diplomatic pressure, especially with U.S. support, to secure the hostages' release. Netanyahu said Israel ultimately succeeded without conceding to Hamas's terms.

01Netanyahu called the Hamas proposal for hostage release in exchange for Gaza withdrawal a major defeat.
02He insisted the only way to free hostages was through strong military and diplomatic pressure.
03Netanyahu emphasized the importance of U.S. diplomatic support in the effort.
04Accepting Hamas's terms would have left Hamas and Iranian allies armed and in power.
05Netanyahu feared the proposal would lead to disaster but believed Israel could still rescue all hostages.
06Israel ultimately succeeded in freeing hostages without conceding to Hamas's demands.

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