The Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that any exchange deal must permit "Israel" to continue its combat operations until all war objectives are achieved, according to Reuters.

Netanyahu insisted that the deal should prevent Hamas from smuggling weapons across the border with Egypt.

Netanyahu's office claimed that his firm stance against halting the Rafah operation pressured Hamas into negotiations.

Netanyahu explained that the proposal approved by "Israel" allows for the return of captives without compromising the war objectives.

Channel 13 Hebrew reported that Netanyahu added a condition to the negotiations, requiring the inspection of displaced persons returning to northern Gaza.