Israel's military declares four more hostages dead

The transcript discusses the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Hamas, focusing on the recent confirmation of more hostage deaths. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly hindering a ceasefire and hostage release deal, emphasizing three main goals: defeating Hamas, rescuing hostages, and preventing future attacks. Leaks suggest Netanyahu is cautious about a comprehensive ceasefire, aligning with a phased proposal by the US. Israel is open to initial discussions but remains firm on defeating Hamas before any full ceasefire.

Who is reporting from Tel Aviv about the hostage situation?

• Hamas Leader

• Sarah Coates

• Benjamin Netanyahu

• Joe Biden

What are the three main goals of Israel according to Netanyahu?

• Defeating Hamas, bringing home hostages, ensuring future peace

• Defeating Hamas, economic growth, ensuring future peace

• Bringing home hostages, economic growth, defeating Hamas

• Ensuring future peace, economic growth, bringing home hostages

Why is Netanyahu against a full ceasefire?

• He is under pressure from the coalition

• He wants to defeat Hamas first

• He wants to negotiate with the US

• He is waiting for more hostages to be released

What did the leaked information from the closed-door session reveal?

• Netanyahu's decision to release all hostages

• Netanyahu's agreement to a full ceasefire

• Netanyahu's plan to end the war immediately

• Netanyahu's willingness to discuss the first phase of a proposal

What is Israel's condition for a full comprehensive ceasefire?

• Defeating Hamas

• Releasing all hostages

• Economic sanctions

• International intervention