Minister Yoav Gallant recently met with the families of Israeli soldiers held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, reassuring them of his dedication to bringing their loved ones home. He highlighted the continued fight against Hamas, emphasizing that the conflict will persist until all hostages are safely returned. Gallant discussed ongoing efforts to negotiate a framework for the hostages' release and affirmed the Israeli government's stance on maintaining pressure on Hamas until the hostages are returned. The minister stressed that the return of civilians to the Gaza Strip is contingent upon the safe return of all hostages, and he reiterated the necessity of continuing the fight until this objective is achieved. Gallant emphasized that any potential ceasefire agreements would not supersede the goal of dismantling Hamas and ensuring the release of all hostages.