“We are at a decisive and critical hour for the security, future, and very existence of the State of Israel,\u201d Smotrich declared, adding, \u201cThe only thing on my mind is how to win, how to destroy Hamas, and how to bring all our hostages back home. I will not rest or remain silent until these goals are achieved.\u201d <\/p>\n
Focused and Determined Leadership Behind the Scenes<\/strong> Smotrich highlighted the importance of maintaining a serious and focused dialogue in closed-door discussions. He pledged not to stop until the key objectives are met: \u201cThe total military and civilian destruction of Hamas and the return of all our hostages home.\u201d He reiterated that every action he takes is aimed at achieving these goals, recognizing their profound importance for Israel\u2019s security and future. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As negotiations over a potential hostage release deal progress, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a public statement this morning (Wednesday), reaffirming his unwavering commitment to achieving victory in the war against Hamas and ensuring the return of all Israeli hostages from Gaza. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":13078,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,6],"tags":[1479,1482,1480,1704],"class_list":["post-13077","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","category-security","tag-gaza-war","tag-hostages","tag-israel","tag-smotrich"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nIn his remarks, Smotrich emphasized the importance of focusing on Israel\u2019s national priorities during this critical time. \u201cThe only thing guiding me right now is achieving our national goals, and I approach this mission with awe and reverence,\u201d he said, explaining that he is working diligently behind the scenes in quiet determination. <\/p>\n