Beden criticised Israeli prime minister, Netanyah reacts

At a press conference by Tel Aviv, while a major protest is taking place in the city, the Israeli prime minister said he spoke on the phone with families of six dead hostages whose troops were found in Gaza.

Netanyahu demanded <x0 falje” that the six hostages were not brought home alive, saying that “we were nearby, but that we failed to reach”.

The Israeli prime minister has also been asked about US President Joe Biden's comments that he is not “is doing enough” to secure a ceasefire and hostage deal.

He says he doesn't believe the American president actually made those comments, writes. Skynews.

Meanwhile, the head of the Israeli government promised that the militant group Hamas would pay “a very heavy price” for “masacre” against the Israeli people.

The Israeli leader said Israel's intentions were to eliminate Hamas, return the remaining hostages, ensure Gaza “no longer poses a threat to Israel” and allow people living in northern Israel to return to their homes.

Netanyah said Israel “should have control” over the corridor of Philadelphia, a narrow strip of land that runs along Gaza's southern border with Egypt to the Mediterranean Sea.

He said Israel has made “clear” its position on the corridor during ceasefire negotiations, but claimed Hamas “does not want to move” on the issue.

Netanyah said it was “flexible”, but there were some “some things that we will not compromise”.

Otherwise, the United States has been working with Egypt and Qatar to create a final plan for a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. /Telegraphy/