"Despite this, Israel will continue tirelessly in its efforts to return all of our hostages," the PMO stated.
Ireland's prime minister did not address the context of ongoing Hamas aggression against Israel, a point that has drawn criticism from Israeli officials.
Knesset member Michal Woldiger expressed an opinion contrary to much of Israel's senior leadership - that she would support ending the war for the hostages's safe return.
Israel has reportedly rejected the possibility that Marwan Barghouti be released as part of a prisoner-for-hostage exchange.
Israel and Hamas reengage with Qatar for a ceasefire deal, and Turkey condemns Israel's advance into Syrian territory.
The hypocrisy of these “progressives” should not dictate the outcome of the current battle.
An Israeli official noted, "The Egyptian and Qatari mediators believe Hamas might now agree to a hostage-release and ceasefire deal."
The senior defense official was adamant that Israel will hold onto a security perimeter in Gaza for an extended period even after any ceasefire.
"Together, with our bodies, without any violence and in silence, we will sit in front of the access roads to government institutions in Jerusalem," the group said.
The PMO refuted the Egyptian President's proposed four-hostage deal, claiming no such offer was received while asserting Netanyahu would have 'immediately' accepted it.
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