Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for President-elect Donald Trump's stance on the issue of Hamas holding hostages. Netanyahu commended Trump for placing the emphasis on Hamas rather than the Israeli government, which he stated is a departure from the usual approach.
Trump recently called on Hamas to release all hostages before his inauguration on January 20. In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted the plight of the hostages who have been held by the Iran-backed terror group since October 7, 2023. The hostages were taken following an attack by Hamas on Israel, resulting in numerous casualties and kidnappings.
