Netanyahu: We will not end the war with Hamas until we return all the hostages - alive and dead

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave a speech today (Monday) on the Knesset plenum, reasserting his commitment to return all the hostages, alive and dead, and his determination to not end the war before this happens.

Sporting hostage band and an Israeli flag pins on his jacket, Netanyahu reasserted that he remains committed to the Israeli deal as "blessed" by President Biden and supported by the UN Security Council.

Netanyahu also stood firm on the government's commitment to continue the war until Hamas is "eliminated" and the residents of the south and north can live in security.

Responding to claims that Netanyahu's efforts to enlarge Israel's Navy were done improperly according to a State Commission of Inquiry, Netanyahu said that "you are talking about bureaucratic procedures, I am speaking of Israel's security."

Netanyahu also claimed that some of the ships he ordered helped intercept drones launched at Israel during the current war from the east.