The president of the United States, Donald Trump, stated this Monday that the release of the hostages held by Hamas can only be achieved with the destruction of the Palestinian Islamist group. In a message posted on his Truth Social network, Trump stressed that the return of the hostages depends on confronting Hamas effectively. Since the start of negotiations for the exchange of hostages, approximately 147 people have been released, although it is estimated that at least 50 remain in Gaza, with an uncertain balance of survivors and the deceased.
For his part, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that he is willing to accept an agreement with Hamas, but only if all the hostages are released simultaneously. This offer takes place in a context where a Hamas delegation is in Cairo, discussing a possible ceasefire. The pressure on Netanyahu is increasing, as thousands of protesters demanded this weekend an agreement that would guarantee the release of the hostages. In the midst of this conflict, more than 62,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza since the beginning of the Israeli offensive in October 2023, which has led some nations and organizations to describe the situation as a genocide.
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