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Netanyahu Says Israel Could Seize Territory in Gaza if Hostages Not Freed

Palestinians walk amid the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive at Al-Shati camp, Gaza City, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)
Palestinians walk amid the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive at Al-Shati camp, Gaza City, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)
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Netanyahu Says Israel Could Seize Territory in Gaza if Hostages Not Freed

Palestinians walk amid the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive at Al-Shati camp, Gaza City, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)
Palestinians walk amid the destruction caused by the Israeli air and ground offensive at Al-Shati camp, Gaza City, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated threats on Wednesday to seize territory in the Gaza strip if Hamas failed to release the remaining hostages it still holds. 

"The more Hamas continues in its refusal to release our hostages, the more powerful the repression we exert will be," Netanyahu told a hearing in parliament, which was occasionally interrupted by shouting from opposition members. 

"This includes seizing territory and it includes other things," he said. 

Earlier, Hamas warned that hostages may be killed if Israel attempts to retrieve them by force and air strikes continue in Gaza.  

The group said in a statement that it was "doing everything possible to keep the occupation’s captives alive, but the random Zionist (Israeli) bombardment is endangering their lives."  

"Every time the occupation attempts to retrieve its captives by force, it ends up bringing them back in coffins," it said. 

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Egypt’s Defense Minister Urges Military to Maintain ‘Combat Readiness’

The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 
The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 
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Egypt’s Defense Minister Urges Military to Maintain ‘Combat Readiness’

The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 
The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces during a meeting with Special Forces paratroopers and commandos (Egyptian Military Spokesperson) 

Egyptian Defense Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Abdel Majeed Saqr has called on the military to maintain “the highest levels of efficiency and combat readiness, enhance skill and physical fitness through continuous training, and preserve high morale so that the Armed Forces remain the nation’s strong shield.”

Saqr’s remarks came during a meeting with members of the Special Forces – paratroopers and commandos - attended by Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ahmed Khalifa and several senior commanders.

According to a statement by Egypt’s military spokesperson on Sunday, the visit was part of a series of meetings to assess the morale, combat efficiency, and readiness of the personnel, as well as their role in safeguarding national security.

Special Forces Commander Abdel Qader Amara Habib said that the troops work day and night to preserve the security and stability of the nation, pointing to “the strong support provided by the General Command to enable its soldiers to fulfill their duties with skill and competence as part of the Armed Forces’ integrated system.”

During the visit, Saqr conveyed President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s greetings and appreciation to the Special Forces fighters, affirming “the General Command’s recognition of the great efforts made by these men to protect the nation and safeguard its sanctities.” He also praised the “self-discipline of the Armed Forces personnel and their dedication to sacrificing whatever it takes to preserve Egypt’s resources and the welfare of its people.”

Two days ago, Saqr had met with soldiers of the Southern Military Zone, urging them to remain on high alert to carry out any mission under all circumstances. He also stressed the importance of ongoing awareness to keep up with developments and events on all levels.

Last week, the defense minister also met with troops from the Second Field Army, as part of ongoing efforts by the Armed Forces’ leadership to engage with soldiers and update them on the latest developments affecting Egypt’s national security.

In remarks at that time, Saqr reiterated the General Command’s commitment to caring for the individual fighter and improving combat performance so that personnel can execute all assigned missions efficiently under any conditions.