Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored his vow that there is no substitute for victory.
Speaking to his Cabinet on Sunday, he said Israel would continue its war against Hamas in Gaza until the militants are defeated and 120 Hamas-held hostages, both dead and alive, are returned.
Promising to press on with his military campaign, He said the nearly 10 months long press would continue until all his country’s goals are achieved, including the goal that Hamas, in his own words, ‘no longer poses a threat on Israel.’
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There are no changes in the stalemated cease-fire talks, with Israel calling for a six-week halt in the fighting and exchange of hostages and prisoners, while Hamas demanded a permanent stop to the fighting and an Israeli withdrawal of its troops.
