“We’ll own it, and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site. Level the site and get rid of the destroyed buildings,” he said.
Thirty-three hostages set to be released Jan. 19.
The ceasefire will reportedly go into effect at 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Netanyahu fired Gallant against the backdrop of a leaks investigation involving one of the prime minister’s aides.
Operation targets strategic sites in Iran; global leaders urge restraint amid rising tensions
“A short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran towards the State of Israel,” the IDF stated.
Among those identified are Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose parents led a vocal campaign to bring world attention to the captivity of their son and the other hostages.
The terror organization launched more than 150 projectiles at Israel from Lebanon, the Israeli military said. The Israeli defense minister and U.S. defense secretary spoke.
The proposal’s acceptance by Israel signals a readiness to de-escalate tensions, albeit under terms that ensure its security concerns are addressed.
As focus shifts from the hostages to a confrontation with Iran, one counterterrorism expert tells The Media Line that a hostage deal could help build the international coalition Israel needs.
