\n<\/strong>Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is preparing for the next stages of the hostage deal and stated, “We will not stop until we achieve all the goals of victory \u2013 the return of all our hostages, the destruction of Hamas, and ensuring that Gaza is no longer a threat to Israel.” He noted that under the current deal, 25 Israeli hostages were returned alive\u2014significantly more than the 12 Hamas had initially offered in negotiations last July.<\/p>\n
The prime minister revealed that while Israel is not currently resuming full-scale combat the possibility of renewed fighting was not ruled out. “I say to Hamas \u2013 if you do not release our hostages, there will be consequences beyond your imagination,” Netanyahu warned. He added, “Now, with Trump\u2019s support, we are preparing for the next stages of the campaign. Of course, not everything can be transparent. You have already seen that important processes are developed in secret, and at the right moment, what needs to happen breaks out into the open.”<\/p>\n
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\n<\/strong>During his speech, Netanyahu also addressed U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s plan for the evacuation of Gaza\u2019s population: “Over the past year and a half, tens of thousands have left Gaza. They bribed their way out. The wealthy managed to escape, while the poor were left behind, subject to Hamas\u2019 control. It is time to give Gaza\u2019s residents a real choice, to grant them the freedom to leave.”<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gaza-destruction-1-1024x683.jpg\")
\n<\/strong>Netanyahu referenced the Mossad\u2019s pager operation against Hezbollah terrorists: “The operation was leaked in an attempt to sabotage it. Yet even that leak was never investigated. This week, the Mossad chief revealed the truth \u2013 the timing of the operation was perfect, and the Mossad executed the operation flawlessly.”<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>During Netanyahu\u2019s speech, some bereaved families and relatives of hostages turned their backs on the prime minister in protest. In response, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein requested the evacuation of the visitors’ gallery. However, Netanyahu intervened, addressing National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and asking that the families be allowed to stay: “Let them stay, it does not disturb me.” Following Netanyahu\u2019s request, the families were permitted\u00a0 to remain in the hall.<\/p>\n