News about cease-fire

Today, Israel carried out a remarkable rescue operation, freeing four hostages held by Hamas. We're committed to getting the release of all the hostages, and we expect Hamas to release them all — but if they don't, we'll do whatever it takes to get them all back home. Hamas is… pic.twitter.com/vxqxqBt0fz

Not only did Israel rescue four hostages, but it also denied Hamas and its ilk tens of prisoners for each rescued captive if a ceasefire deal is implemented. Terrorists that could have been swapped for the four hostages will now remain behind bars.

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant: “I have recently returned from the command and control center following the operation to rescue four hostages from Gaza. This is one of the most heroic and extraordinary operations I have witnessed over the course of 47 years serving in Israel’s… pic.twitter.com/I2F1BdQq9O

'We need to understand there're still 120 hostages in Gaza. After 8 months, we've brought only 7 alive,' says Former Shin Bet agent @GONENB1 'The only tangible way of getting them out is probably a deal,' adds @MartinHimel pic.twitter.com/lhhgvFJ5um