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Netanyahu makes rare Gaza visit, says ‘Hamas will never rule again’

Netanyahu affirmed that efforts to locate the remaining 101 hostages believed to be in Gaza were ongoing and announced a $5 million reward for the safe return of each individual.

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hezbollah is “not the same anymore” and that Israel has pushed the group “decades back”. (AP Photo)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a visit to Gaza on Tuesday, declared that Hamas would no longer govern the Palestinian enclave once the war concludes, asserting that Israel has destroyed the militant group’s military capabilities.

Netanyahu affirmed that efforts to locate the remaining 101 hostages believed to be in Gaza were ongoing and announced a $5 million reward for the safe return of each individual.

“Anyone who dares to harm our hostages will have blood on their hands. We will hunt you down and bring you to justice,” Netanyahu stated.

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He added, “Whoever brings us a hostage will secure a safe passage, for themselves and their family, out of harm’s way. The choice is yours, but the outcome will be the same. We will bring all our hostages home.”

The remarks were made in a video message recorded during Netanyahu’s visit to Gaza alongside Israel’s defence minister and the army chief, where he received a briefing on ongoing operations.

(With inputs from Reuters)

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