Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 05:10am on 30 Oct 2023,Monday International
Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant met with families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas, pledging determination in the mission to bring them back. In the discussion, Gallant emphasized the paramount importance of returning hostages, stating, "Returning the hostages and tracking missing Israelis is a mission of utmost importance. I have two goals: returning those who were kidnapped and winning this war." He highlighted the psychological tactics employed by Hamas, stressing that military pressure is crucial for progress. Gallant affirmed his unwavering dedication to both ensuring security and securing the safe return of hostages. Meanwhile, On Saturday, Hamas's leader in Gaza offered an immediate prisoner swap, proposing the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Palestinian resistance captives held by Israel. [ Photo Courtesy: Ariel Hermoni (IMoD) ]