Netanyahu Accuses Hamas of Failing to Reach a Deal as Families of Israeli Prisoners Demand a Comprehensive Agreement

Translation by SadaNews - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated this evening, Tuesday, that his government is still working to try to reach a prisoner exchange deal.

In a video directed at the families of Israeli prisoners, Netanyahu accused Hamas of sticking to its conditions and being the one to fail the deal, citing statements from American officials, including Donald Trump, on this matter.

Netanyahu confirmed, as translated by SadaNews, that Israel will do everything in its power to recover the abductees.

This came after he held a session to discuss the developments of negotiations with Hamas.

In response, the families of the Israeli prisoners demanded that he sign a written statement committing to ending the war and returning all prisoners through a comprehensive agreement.

The Hebrew Channel 13 reported that estimates in Israel indicate that there will be no new progress in the negotiations, and that the option is to expand military activities in the Gaza Strip after consulting with the United States.

It was noted that Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer and National Security Council Chairman Tzachi Hanegbi are discussing this in the United States with senior officials there.