Netanyahu claims pressure on Hamas is working
The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has given a defiant televised address, saying diplomatic and military pressure made Hamas agree to free the hostages it is holding.
Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has said that diplomatic and military pressure have forced Hamas to agree to free the hostages it is holding. As Israel and Hamas prepare to take part in indirect talks in Cairo, Mr Netanyahu thanked Donald Trump for his peace plan.
Also in the programme: protests in Georgia; and 50 years of the Rocky Horror Show.
(Picture: Hostages Square 2-Year Rally - a large banner reads: 'It's Now or Never' - displayed in response to Trump's Gaza peace plan to end the war and the return of all the remaining hostages: The rally was held at Hostages Square to mark two years since the October 7 attacks. Credit: Hostages Families Forum)
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