Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , during a visit to Gaza on Tuesday, reiterated Israel's commitment to bringing all hostages home from the region. In an attempt to secure their release, Netanyahu announced a $5 million reward for anyone who returns a hostage, promising safe passage for those who help in this effort. Speaking to Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip , Netanyahu urged those holding hostages to make the choice to return them, saying, "To those who want to leave this entanglement I say: Whoever brings us a hostage, will find a safe way out for himself and his family.
We will also give $5 million for every hostage." He made it clear that Israel would pursue and punish anyone responsible for harming the hostages. "Whoever dares to harm our hostages – will pay the price.
We will pursue you and we will find you," Netanyahu warned, reinforcing Israel’s determination to protect its citizens. Hamas's Rule in Gaza Under Threat During his visit, Netanyahu stressed that the Israeli military was making significant progress in dismantling Hamas's military and governing capabilities. "Here in the center of the Strip and throughout the Strip, they have achieved excellent results toward our important objective – Hamas will not rule in Gaza," Netanyahu said.
He was accompanied by high-ranking officials, including Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and IDF Chief-of-Staff Herzi Halevi, as Israel pushes forward with its operations. Israel’s military aims to strip Hamas of i.
