Netanyahu holds assessment with hostage negotiators, security chiefs; meets families of captives

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu completes a situation assessment on the hostages held in Gaza with his negotiators and security chiefs, The Times of Israel has learned.

He also meets in Jerusalem with the families of hostages Elkana Bohbot and Rom Braslavski, the Prime Minister’s Office says.

According to the PMO, Netanyahu updates the families on ongoing talks to get the hostages released.

Netanyahu “reiterates his commitment to achieving all the goals of the war: returning all our hostages, eliminating Hamas and ensuring that Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel,” says his office.

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