ALBAWABA - Netanyahu said that "increased demands from Hamas." prevented a prisoner exchange arrangement to release Israeli captives in Gaza.
Netanyahu said Hamas rejected all their prisoner exchange offers. In response to Israeli rallies for government resignation, early elections, and a prisoner exchange arrangement, he said, "Hamas takes advantage of the division in Israel and gains courage from the pressure on the government."
Netanyahu said they would "increase diplomatic and military pressure on Hamas" in the coming days because it was the only way to bring back detainees and "achieve victory." Hamas had stiffened its prisoner release requirements.
Netanyahu emphasized that the Israeli army is strong in defense and offense, asserting that their enemies cannot prevail over Israel and that they would be superior.
Netanyahu promised to intensify "military and diplomatic pressure" on Hamas to mediate a prisoner exchange. His words coincide with Israel-Hamas truce talks and detainee release.
In a recent remark, Netanyahu reaffirmed the might of the Israeli military and underlined his unflinching commitment to protecting Israeli soldiers against any prospective penalties.
He also cited calls for early Israeli elections and demonstrations as proof of public pressure for a speedy resolution, and pointed to Hamas's rejection of all Israeli offers.
There have been several obstacles in the way of Israel-Hamas negotiations because Hamas demands certain conditions before releasing Israeli captives. Netanyahu has come under fire for putting destroying Hamas ahead of ensuring the release of prisoners, especially from within his own cabinet.
