Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "I have just concluded an in-depth

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

"I have just concluded an in-depth four-hour discussion in the political-security cabinet. We all expressed our outrage at the shocking situation of our three hostages who were released last Saturday.

In light of Hamas' announcement of its decision to violate the agreement and not release our hostages, last night I ordered the IDF to gather forces inside and around the Gaza Strip. This operation is being carried out at these hours. It will be completed in the very near future.

The decision that I passed unanimously in the cabinet is this: If Hamas does not return our hostages by Saturday noon - the ceasefire will be terminated, and the IDF will return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated."