Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has offered a $5 million reward for each hostage freed in Gaza, promising safe passage out of the area. Netanyahu stated that anyone who harms a hostage will pay the price and that Israel will pursue and find them. The reward is confirmed following reports two weeks ago that the government would offer a prize for freed hostages. Hamas' acting Gaza chief has stated that there will be no hostage-for-prisoners swap deal with Israel unless the war in Gaza ends.