And he said Netanyahu In a short video in English during a government meeting and released by his office: “I would like to thank the President Donald Trump “For his strong statement yesterday regarding the release of the hostages and the responsibility of Hamas,” he noted, noting that “this adds another strength to our ongoing efforts to release all hostages.”
Trump vowed a “serious problem” in the Middle East unless the hostages held in the Gaza Strip are released before his inauguration on January 20.
In a post on the Truth Social platform, in which he did not mention any specific group, Trump said that the hostages should be released by the time he is sworn in.
On the other hand, Netanyahu said that the ceasefire in Lebanon “Not the end of the war” with Hezbollah.
He added at the government meeting: “We are in a ceasefire, and it is not the end of the war. We have a clear goal, which is to restore the population and rehabilitate the north. We are implementing this ceasefire with an iron fist, and we are working against any violation, whether simple or serious.”
The Israeli Prime Minister continued: “There was a serious violation, and we responded by attacking more than 20 targets throughout Lebanon. We are committed to the ceasefire, but we do not tolerate its violation by the other side.”
He continued: “The situation will not return to what it was on October 6, 2023. The north will be calm and safe.”
