Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects calls to end the war against Hamas in Gaza for the release of hostages, stating that Hamas must be destroyed first. He argues that Hamas is demanding binding international guarantees to prevent Israel from returning to war after the hostages are released.

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