Netanyahu: We're continuing with plan regarding hostages per the truce agreement

In comments to the press at the top of a cabinet meeting to approve a highly controversial wartime budget, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weighs in on the ongoing truce.

“Regarding the hostages — we are continuing with the plan as agreed upon, and we are also continuing with the central goal we’ve stated: to secure the release of the hostages, to eliminate Hamas and to ensure this threat will not repeat itself in Gaza,” Netanyahu says.

He does not comment on announcements by Qatar, the US, and Hamas that the sides have agreed to a two-day truce extension.

Israeli officials have said they would agree to an additional day of truce for every 10 hostages released by Hamas.