Israel Will Do Everything To Safely Bring Back Home The Hostages Held By Hamas: Netanyahu

Jerusalem, October 29 (TNA) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday appeared on TV and addressed the nation. His government is committed to the return of the hostages home and are making every possible effort to bring the prisoners home, Netanyahu said. He added that Israeli authorities will use every option to return the hostages home safely from the captivity of Hamas.

The war between Israel and Hamas has been going on for several days, in which more than 7500 people have died. Late Friday night, Israeli troops intensified air and ground attacks in Gaza. Israeli attacks continue in Gaza.

Relatives of people taken hostage in Gaza protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday. During this time, people were also holding placards in their hands, which had pictures of the hostages and it was written – Bring them home now. Netanyahu gave a televised speech after the protests. He said that the Israeli army has started ground attacks in Gaza.

This fight will be long and difficult, the Israeli PM underlines. Netanyahu met with representatives of the families of people taken hostage by Hamas in Kirya, Tel Aviv. Hamas has taken more than 200 people hostage. Israel has also rejected the proposal to stop the attacks and release the Palestinians held in its jails in exchange for hostages.