Netanyahu: Peace Talks to Continue Amidst Ongoing Military Strikes

Tensions remain high as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that peace negotiations will proceed ‘under the sounds of fire.’ Dramatic developments continue with Netanyahu defending the resumption of aerial attacks, stating that military pressure on Hamas is a ‘critical condition’ for securing the release of hostages. In an address, Netanyahu emphasized, ‘Hamas has already felt the force of our hand over the past 24 hours. And I want to assure you—and them—that this is only the beginning.’ He confirmed Israel’s return to battle with full force and declared no retreat until all military objectives are achieved—destroying Hamas and freeing all captives held in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu stressed that future ceasefire talks ‘will continue under the sounds of fire,’ asserting that previous hostage releases prove military pressure is essential. ‘Striking Hamas militarily and freeing our hostages are not conflicting goals. They are complementary objectives,’ he added, pledging relentless efforts to free all captives, both alive and deceased.