The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are exiled and Gaza is demilitarized.
Benjamin Netanyahu: “The war can end tomorrow if the remaining hostages are released, Hamas lays down its arms, its murderous leaders are…”
On the recordMay 19, 2025
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Netanyahu outlines conditions for ending the conflict with Hamas.
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