Netanyahu: Israel rejects 'humanitarian ceasefire' with Gaza without hostage release

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Friday that Israel will not agree to a "temporary ceasefire" in its war against Hamas without the release of the hostages held by the movement in Gaza. 

Netanyahu said after his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tel Aviv, "We are continuing with all our strength, and Israel rejects a temporary ceasefire that does not include the release of our hostages." 

AFP