Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated the IDF and Shin Bet for this "important achievement" and stressed that the release of the soldier showcases their commitment to the release of all the abductees.
Hamas on Monday released a video in which three women kidnapped by the terrorist group are seen appealing to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire to release them from Hamas captivity, according to The Jerusalem Post.
Vice President Kamala Harris stressed the United States has "absolutely no intention" of sending troops to Israel or Gaza, when asked about the potential for US troops to be drawn into a war in the region.
Biden reiterated that Israel has every right to defend its citizens from terrorism. The two leaders discussed ongoing efforts to locate and secure the release of hostages.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confessed on Sunday, in a rare apology, that he "was wrong" in criticising the security apparatus for Hamas' October 7 assault on the country.
Taking to X, he shared, "Any other action or statement - harms the people's ability to stand and their strength. The Prime Minister must retract his statement last night, and stop dealing with the issue."
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) on Sunday said that they were heading towards a new phase of the ongoing war on Hamas and will launch an assault from land, sea and air in Gaza.
The Hamas terrorist headquarters under the Shifa Hospital is currently draining necessities from Gazans and using them for terror purposes, said the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
As Israel's war against Hamas continues, the Embassy of Israel in India has joined the "Balloons of Hope: Bring the Hostages Home" campaign in a deeply touching display of solidarity with the families of those held hostage by Hamas since the October 7 assault.