Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted on Sunday that the gains made in the conflict with Iran would help Israel in its war in Gaza and in returning the captured prisoners, but he said this would take additional time.
Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of war crimes in Gaza, added, "Step by step, we are moving closer to our goals: defeating Hamas and returning our hostages. I am convinced that the operation in Iran is helping us achieve our goal in Gaza."
He continued, "Our successes in Iran contribute to our successes in Gaza, but it will take additional time."
The Israeli occupation army announced yesterday, Sunday, the recovery of the bodies of three detainees in the Gaza Strip, through a joint operation carried out with the internal security service (Shin Bet).
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) has repeatedly affirmed its willingness to release Israeli prisoners in one batch in exchange for an end to the war of extermination, the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip, and the release of Palestinian prisoners.
But Netanyahu insists on partial deals and evades by proposing new conditions, including the disarmament of Palestinian factions. He is currently insisting on reoccupying Gaza.
The Israeli opposition and prisoners' families assert that Netanyahu is continuing the war in deference to the more extreme right-wing faction within his government, in order to advance his personal political interests, particularly his continued rule.
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Netanyahu: Returning prisoners from Gaza will take additional time