{"id":2182258,"date":"2024-02-20T17:07:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-will-not-meet-hamass-delusional-demands-for-hostage-deal-netanyahu-says\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T17:11:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:11:03","slug":"israel-will-not-meet-hamass-delusional-demands-for-hostage-deal-netanyahu-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-will-not-meet-hamass-delusional-demands-for-hostage-deal-netanyahu-says\/","title":{"rendered":"Netanyahu: Israel rejects Hamas&#8217; &#8216;unrealistic&#8217; demands for hostage deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fisrael-will-not-meet-hamass-delusional-demands-for-hostage-deal-netanyahu-says%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2182258&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: No Price for Hostage Release<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/metoo-tweets-from-andrew-cuomo-that-aged-horribly\/\" title=\"#MeToo Tweets From Andrew Cuomo That Aged Horribly\">bold statement<\/a>, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared on Tuesday that Israel would not yield to any demands\u200d for the release of hostages still held by Hamas. \u200bAs negotiations continue to secure their freedom,\u2062 the Israeli leaders \u2062emphasized \u2064that no compromise would\u2064 be made.<\/p>\n<p>When questioned about the 134 hostages still in Gaza, Smotrich emphasized the importance of their return \u2063but firmly stated that they could not be released &#8220;at any cost.&#8221;\u200b He asserted that the path to their liberation lies in intensifying military pressure on Gaza and defeating Hamas, the governing armed group of the blockaded strip.<\/p>\n<p>These remarks sparked criticism from opposition leader Yair Lapid \u2064and minister Benny Gantz, as well as anger from families of the hostages who have been\u2064 urging the government to take action. However,\u200c shortly\u2062 after the radio interview, Netanyahu&#8217;s office released\u200b a statement echoing Smotrich&#8217;s stance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is immense pressure on Israel, both domestically and internationally, to end the conflict before achieving all our objectives, including securing the release of the hostages at any cost,&#8221; Netanyahu affirmed. &#8220;However, we are resolute in our refusal to pay the exorbitant \u200bprice demanded by Hamas, as\u2064 it would signify the \u200bdefeat of the state of Israel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These statements come amidst ongoing talks involving the United States, Egypt, \u2064Israel, and Qatar, with the aim of brokering a ceasefire and\u2064 securing the release of the hostages. The United States plans to send its Middle East envoy to the region to facilitate these discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Israel reported that during the Hamas-led attack on its towns on October 7, \u200c1,200 people were \u200bkilled \u200cand 253 were \u2062abducted into Gaza.\u2063 Since then,\u200b Israel&#8217;s comprehensive offensive has\u2064 resulted in the \u2064deaths of nearly 29,000 Palestinians, according to Hamas-run\u200d health authorities, leaving thousands more trapped under the rubble and \u2063causing extensive destruction\u2062 in the blockaded enclave.<\/p>\n<p>The most significant release of \u2062hostages occurred\u200c during a week-long negotiated pause in the\u2064 war in November, when Hamas\u2062 freed 110 Israelis and foreigners\u200c it \u2063had captured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the Israeli government&#8217;s stance on negotiating with terrorists for the release of hostages?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eadership took a firm stance, asserting that there would be no price paid for their release.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli government has faced numerous hostage \u200csituations in the past, with groups such as Hamas \u2063and Hezbollah using kidnapped Israelis as bargaining chips. These situations have often put a tremendous burden on Israeli leaders, who face pressure from both the public and the families of the hostages to\u200b secure their release.<\/p>\n<p>However, Netanyahu and Smotrich have clearly stated that\u2062 they will not succumb to this pressure. They believe that paying \u2064a \u2062price for hostages only encourages further kidnappings\u200c and empowers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawmakers-consider-enacting-statute-to-increase-punishments-for-domestic-terrorism\/\" title=\"Lawmakers consider enacting statute to increase punishments for domestic terrorism\">terrorist organizations<\/a>. It is a \u200dprincipled stand, aimed at ensuring the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-u-s-to-end-combat-mission-in-iraq-by-end-of-2021\/\" title=\"Biden: U.S. to end combat mission in Iraq by end of 2021\">long-term security<\/a> of Israeli citizens.<\/p>\n<p>This decision comes after\u2064 weeks of tense negotiations with Hamas, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/history-repeats-itself-democrats-are-using-tactics-of-the-marxists-of-1917-in-russia-to-steal-2020-election\/\" title=\"History Repeats Itself: Democrats Are Using Tactics of the Marxists of 1917 in Russia to Steal 2020 Election\">militant group<\/a> that currently holds the Israeli hostages. While\u2062 there were\u2064 rumors of potential concessions being considered, the Israeli leadership ultimately decided that the price was too high. They have made it clear that the priority is the safety \u200band security of all Israelis, and that no amount of pressure will sway their position.<\/p>\n<p>This approach is not\u200d without its critics, who\u2062 argue that \u200cit may put the lives of the hostages at risk. They contend that without any incentives for Hamas to release\u200c them, the hostages could be in\u2062 even greater danger. However, Netanyahu and Smotrich firmly believe\u200d that the best way to protect Israeli citizens is by refusing to negotiate with terrorists.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u2063 worth noting that\u2064 this decision is not unprecedented. In the past, Israel has taken\u200c a similar stance,\u200c refusing to negotiate with terrorists and\u200d paying \u2063no ransom for hostages. This strategy has\u2064 been both praised and criticized, but it remains a key pillar of Israel&#8217;s \u2062security policy.<\/p>\n<p>While the immediate fate of the Israeli\u200d hostages remains uncertain,\u200d Netanyahu \u2063and Smotrich&#8217;s statement \u2062sends a strong message to the international community. Israel will not cower to terrorism, and it will not compromise on its principles. \u2063The government&#8217;s position is clear, and it will remain resolute in \u200dthe face of any challenges.<\/p>\n<p>As negotiations continue, it is essential that all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/las-vegas-hospitality-workers-become-latest-major-union-to-authorize-strike-action\/\" title=\"Las Vegas hospitality workers join union in strike authorization.\">parties involved prioritize<\/a> the safety and wellbeing of the Israeli hostages. While the Israeli leadership has taken a firm stance, it is crucial that alternative avenues for their release are explored. The international community must also step up its efforts to exert\u200d pressure on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, urging them to release the hostages unconditionally.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin\u2062 Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have \u2063made it\u2064 clear that \u200cthere will be no price paid for the release of the hostages held by Hamas. This decision is rooted in a belief that negotiating with terrorists only emboldens them and puts Israeli citizens at risk. While the road ahead may\u2062 be challenging, Israel remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the safety of its people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated that Israel will not negotiate at any cost for the release of hostages held by Hamas. With ongoing talks, Smotrich emphasized that Israel will not compromise on this matter, referring to the 134 hostages still in Gaza<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":2182259,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GettyImages-1214821001-e1603299021192.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2182258","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GettyImages-1214821001-e1603299021192.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182258","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2182258"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182258\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2182259"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2182258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2182258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2182258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}