• Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu commits to full reoccupation of Gaza.
• War will continue until hostages are returned and Hamas is disarmed.
• Netanyahu suggests openness to temporary ceasefire for hostages.
• International pressure grows over Israel’s humanitarian blockade on Gaza.
• Over 10,100 Palestinians reportedly remain imprisoned under harsh conditions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly reaffirmed his government's intention to fully reoccupy the Gaza Strip, rejecting any agreements to end the ongoing war. He stated that Israel is committed to eliminating Hamas, asserting, “At the end of this campaign, all of Gaza’s territory will be under Israeli security control, and Hamas will be completely defeated,” during a press conference on Wednesday. His comments come amidst reports that nearly 53,700 Palestinians have been killed since the war began in October 2023. Netanyahu noted that while he is open to a “temporary ceasefire” to facilitate the return of hostages, he emphasized that the primary goal of complete control remains, according to aa, aljazeera, trtglobal, and indiatimes.

Netanyahu outlined his conditions for concluding the war, which include the disarmament of Hamas, the return of all Israeli hostages, and the removal of Hamas leadership from Gaza. He has rejected terms set forth by Hamas for a prisoner exchange tied to a ceasefire, insisting instead on the disarmament of the group. Furthermore, he mentioned that plans reminiscent of Donald Trump's previous proposals involving Gaza might be on the table, though these plans have faced widespread criticism as signs of ethnic cleansing, according to aa, aljazeera, trtglobal, and indiatimes.