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Netanyahu Pledges Safety for Anyone Who Frees Remaining Hostages

As Israel closes in on Hamas, Netanyahu offers a clear path for ending the conflict.

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Max Corwin
October 18th, 2024 • Reading Time: 2 minutes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a bold promise on Thursday, offering safety to anyone in Gaza who turns over hostages held by Hamas. This guarantee came shortly after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they had eliminated top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Netanyahu opened by reminding the world of the horrors of the October 7 massacre, where 1,200 people were brutally murdered, thousands more were wounded, and over 250 taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. He called the attack the bloodiest on the Jewish people since the Holocaust, describing it as the worst strike on Israel since its founding.

Key points from Netanyahu’s speech:

  • Israel remains committed to rescuing all hostages, including those from 23 different countries, held by Hamas in Gaza.

  • Netanyahu offered a path to end the war quickly: “This war can end tomorrow if Hamas lays down its arms and returns our hostages.”

  • He guaranteed safety for anyone who returns the remaining hostages, urging action to spare further bloodshed.

While Israel continues its operations against Hamas, Netanyahu’s message was clear: the end is in sight. He described Israel's military successes against key Iranian-backed terror leaders, saying, “Nasrallah is gone. His deputy Mohsen is gone. Haniyeh is gone. Deif is gone. Sinwar is gone.” This signals what Netanyahu believes is the collapse of Iran’s “axis of terror” across the region.

The message also served as a stark warning to those who harm hostages: “Israel will hunt you down and bring you to justice.” With Israel's resolve stronger than ever, the offer provides a rare opportunity for peace in Gaza, if Hamas chooses to act.

As tensions continue to rise, including a potential Israeli strike on Iran, Netanyahu’s firm stance suggests that this could be a turning point not just for Israel, but for the broader Middle East.

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