Gaza occupation outweighs captive rescue: "Israeli" minister
Zohar, a senior figure in the ruling Likud party, acknowledged the risks this escalation poses to the remaining captives held in Gaza. 'Such a move endangers those who remain in captivity,' he admitted, 'but there is no choice left.'
According to Zohar, the aggression was prolonged in part due to "Israel's" efforts to retrieve as many captives as possible. He suggested that renewed military pressure could be the key to forcing Hamas to negotiate seriously.
'Hamas may soon realize that it has no choice but to return [the hostages] and exile itself from Gaza,' Zohar stated.
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