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Over 11,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, causing a humanitarian crisis. Israeli officials have expressed concerns for months. The speaker is asked if there is a deadline for Israel's operation and if they are comfortable with it continuing indefinitely. They are also questioned about a potential deal to free someone. The speaker mentions their involvement in hostage negotiations and cooperation from Qatar. They express mild hope but refrain from providing further details.

Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas are set to resume, but military pressure is deemed essential for securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. Israel has destroyed 19 of 24 Hamas battalions, with four remaining in Rafah. The goal is total victory over Hamas to prevent future attacks. Netanyahu emphasizes that most Israelis oppose a Palestinian state, viewing it as a reward for terrorism. Criticism from U.S. leaders, including Chuck Schumer, is dismissed as inappropriate, asserting that Israel's elections should not be influenced externally. Netanyahu appreciates support from both President Trump and President Biden, highlighting the shared fight against terrorism. He believes the majority of Americans back Israel, recognizing the common threat they face.

We're going to cut off the funding streams to Iran. We can't continue to have a hundred hostages, including Israelis and Americans, held captive by Hamas and Hezbollah, who are essentially mercenaries of Iran. America needs to recognize the importance of our alliance with Israel, ensure the safe return of all Israeli hostages, and reaffirm our unwavering support for Israel as our top ally.

We will stop the flow of funds to Iran. We won't have a hundred hostages, including Israelis and Americans, held by Hamas and Hezbollah, who are essentially Iranian mercenaries. America needs to recognize the importance of Israel, secure the release of Israeli hostages, and reaffirm our support for Israel as our top ally.

Israel wants to save lives and bring hostages home. The main threat is Iran, who influences Hamas to harm Jewish people. Iran must know there will be consequences if they harm Americans. The difficulty lies in the tunnels where hostages could be held. These tunnels are located under schools, hospitals, and civilian sites because Hamas doesn't value life. Israel should not be told to pause, but rather allowed to defeat Hamas, as they pose a threat to both Israel and the US. Iran also poses a threat due to their actions in Gaza.

President Biden and the speaker are working to finalize a hostage and ceasefire deal regarding the war in Gaza. The speaker stated they will always stand up for Israel's right to defend itself and ensure Israel has the ability to do so. The speaker believes the people of Israel must never again face the horror of October 7th caused by Hamas.

I won't comment on Putin, but I had a productive discussion with Bibi. We talked about future developments, and I'll be available on January 20th. I previously warned that if the hostages aren't returned by then, there will be serious consequences.

Hamas reportedly murdered six hostages, including American Hirsch Gilbert-Poland, in cold blood in tunnels under Rafa. The hostages were allegedly shot in the head before a potential rescue by the Israeli Defense Forces. According to the speaker, these hostages were discovered in tunnels under Rafa, the same location that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris allegedly pressured Israel not to enter for months, using arms embargoes. Kamala Harris stated that a major military operation in Rafa would be a huge mistake because she studied the maps and determined there was nowhere for the people to go. The speaker claims that the Biden-Harris administration should not have pressured Israel to restrain its response, but instead allowed Israel to win from the outset. They allege that for 11 months, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have put more pressure on Israel than on Hamas, Iran, and Iran's other terror proxies.

I had a great meeting with Abbas, who I felt was very nice. After a brief meeting with Netanyahu, I realized he may not want to make a deal. I used to think Israelis were willing to do anything for peace, but now I see that may not be the case.

It's a a really significant first step, and I really commend president Trump and his administration as well as Arab leaders in the region for making the commitment to the 20 plan and seeing a path forward for what's often called the day after. Most importantly, the conflict hopefully will end with the cease fire. The hostages will be returned. And then the very hard work of rebuilding Gaza, of finding the kind of security that Israel and the Palestinians after Hamas deserved to have, moving forward with the other points in the plan to try to create an opportunity for Palestinians to have a better life and for Israel to have greater peace and security, I am very hopeful that we'll be able to see progress. Today's a good start, but we have to keep going from here.

The US government has seen Hamas commit atrocities and hold female hostages. There is no evidence for why they have not released the remaining hostages. It is hoped that they will change their mind and release the women. There is a desire for the hostages to speak about their treatment.

We've been meeting for a while and we're gonna discuss some of the issues. And I don't think there's any issue that's overly complex. It's at a point now where people wanna do things. I I do I really do believe. I've known him for a long time. I've always had a great relationship with him. I think that president Putin wants to find an answer to, and we'll see. In a period not very far from now, a week or two weeks, we're gonna know whether or not we're gonna solve this, or is this horrible fighting gonna continue? We'll do the best to get it ended. And, I believe you have two willing parties, and usually that's good news, but two willing parties that wanna make a deal. We'll journey together, and we'll go over, and we'll, see if it could be done. And it might it's possible it might not be able to be done. On the other hand, it's possible it will. It will save thousands and thousands of lives a week.

The discussion centers on the fragile peace deal and the ongoing conflict with Hamas, with emphasis on Hamas’ true nature, disarmament, hostage issues, humanitarian aid, and regional dynamics including Lebanon and Iran. - Hamas remains a terrorist organization. The interlocutor states that Hamas has not changed its stripe and is using the ceasefire to reassert control in Gaza through mass executions of those opposed or suspected of working with Israel, while attempting to rebuild its strength. The plan, in partnership with Netanyahu, is to disarm Hamas, dismantle its terror infrastructure, and build Gaza into something different, a top priority under the Trump plan. - The peace deal is a work in progress. Neither Israel, the United States, nor other actors expect Hamas to act in good faith. The discussion emphasizes that if Hamas does not disarm, it will be eradicated, a statement framed as a serious US commitment reflecting the nature of the war and regional determination to end Hamas as a threat. - The 20-stage plan and pathway forward. The plan provides a pathway to end Hamas as a regime and terror army in Gaza and to prevent Gaza from threatening Israel going forward. The goal is to disarm Hamas, dismantle its infrastructure, and transform Gaza into a stable, peaceful entity, though it remains a “work in progress.” - Hostages and displaced persons. A central issue is the status of hostages: Hamas holds 13 of the 28 people Hamas allegedly murdered and held, with 18 returned so far, and 25 originally cited in discussions (the transcript mentions 28 total murdered and 18 returned, with 13 still in Hamas control). The speaker argues that Hamas knows the whereabouts of several more hostages and should deliver them; the claim is that some hostages who were said to be unlocated could be found even if debris removal is slow. The Red Cross and humanitarian organizations say recovering bodies will be a massive, decades-long challenge, but the speakers argue that locating hostages does not require full debris removal. Aid and humanitarian access are discussed, including a suspension of aid after the killing of Israeli soldiers that was brief and then reinstated; aid trucks are allowed through to humanitarian zones controlled by Israel in Gaza, with concerns about Hamas siphoning aid for its own purposes. - Aid leakage and Hamas control of aid. The speakers contend that Hamas stole or redirected up to 95% of aid in Gaza prior to the ceasefire, using it to fund its war against Israel. They argue that UN agencies operating in Gaza are often under Hamas influence, whether willingly or unwillingly, and thus aid distribution has been compromised when Hamas governs. - Hamas’ current behavior in Gaza and security concerns. Hamas is described as reasserting control by mass executions and intimidation; there is concern about how much control they exert over the areas they govern and the potential for continued war if they disarm remains unactioned. The discussion stresses that the longer Hamas can control areas, the more they can pursue their war. - Trump–Kushner–Witkoff diplomatic leverage. The discussion credits President Trump’s diplomacy with changing Hamas’s calculus. The Qatar strike that nearly targeted Hamas negotiators is acknowledged as a turning point; Kushner and Witkoff claimed that Hamas wanted peace when engaged directly in Egypt, and that the strike on Qatar frightened Hamas into reconsidering its position. The interlocutor suggests that palace diplomacy, allied pressure in the Arab and Islamic world, and the military pressure on Gaza City converged to push Hamas toward releasing hostages and engaging with the peace process. - Israel’s regional strategy and deterrence. The speaker emphasizes that Israel must be able to defend itself and maintain power in the region. The Abraham Accords are cited as a success, with normalization continuing because partners recognize Israel’s stability and the advantages of cooperation. The Palestinian statehood question is reframed as a broader test of Palestinian willingness to accept Israel’s existence; the speaker notes parliamentary support in Israel opposing a Palestinian state and argues that Palestinian society must change its stance toward recognizing a Jewish state. - Lebanon and Hezbollah. Optimism is tempered by caution. In Lebanon, there is some movement toward demilitarization, with the Lebanese army involved and Hezbollah’s power being re-evaluated. The speaker stresses that even if conflict ends, Israel will remain vigilant and prepared to prevent a rebuilt Hezbollah threat along the border, citing past upheavals and the need to protect border towns like Kiryat Shmona. - Iran and the wider threat. Iran’s missile program and its nuclear ambitions are described as two cancers threatening Israel: missiles capable of delivering heavy payloads and a nuclear program. The strategic aim is to prevent Iran from creating a “ring of fire” around Israel (Syria, Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen, Iraq) and to prevent metastasis of Iran’s influence from spreading. - Global sentiment and demonization. The speaker acknowledges growing global antisemitism and demonization of Israel post-October 7, but argues that Israel’s demonstrated ability to defend itself strengthens its position and that support should endure as the conflict recedes from prominence. The Palestinian leadership’s stance and the broader regional dynamics remain central to whether a two-state solution can emerge, with a tempered expectation that the peace plan will proceed step by step.

Since his election, Trump has been committed to releasing hostages. He recently congratulated me on the agreement, emphasizing that the first stage is a temporary ceasefire. This is crucial as we prepare for the next stages, ensuring we can recover all hostages. Both Trump and Biden support Israel's right to resume combat if negotiations become unproductive, which I appreciate. Additionally, I value Trump's decision to lift restrictions on providing essential munitions and weapons to Israel. If combat resumes, we will approach it with new strategies and significant force.

In Gaza, there are currently 229 innocent hostages. Once they return to Israel, the plan is to attack Shifa hospital, all other hospitals, and the tunnels, killing everyone. It's important for the world to be aware of this, as Gaza believes it is now the center of attention.

Speaker 0 says, "Well, it's a great deal for Israel, and it's a great deal for everybody." He questions, "You wanna get your hostages back. Right? You want them back or do you not want them back?" and adds, "And, it's a great deal for Israel." He continues, "It's a great deal for the entire Arab world, Muslim world, and world. So we're very happy about it all." On timing, he asks, "When do you think the hostage will start being freed?" and responds, "I think very soon. They're in negotiation right now as we speak." He concludes, "They've started the negotiation. It'll last a couple of days. We'll see how it turns out, but I'm hearing it's going very well."

Hamas is seen as a troublemaker, but Israel values every life and aims to bring aid trucks in. Many organizations will be pleased with this commitment. The former house speaker is now joining the conversation. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for your time.

Speaker 0: Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to special efforts by Israeli intelligence, my words are now also being carried. They're streamed live to the cell phones of Gazans. So to the remaining Hamas leaders and to the jailers of our hostages, I now say, lay down your arms. Let my people go. Free the hostages, all of them, the whole 48. Free the hostages now. If you do, you will live. If you don't, Israel will hunt you down.

The deal was achieved under the current president's framework, with significant support from Israel, which weakened Hamas and created the conditions for this outcome. Coordination with the incoming administration was key, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful transition for the American people. The focus is not on credit but on the successful negotiations that will bring hostages home after 15 months of suffering. This is a critical development, and the hope is for continued progress towards ending the conflict. Additionally, increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza is essential, as many people there are in need.

Hamas are evil people, and the idea of them controlling territory is unfathomable. Our hearts break for the families of the deceased, and the return of remains is a sacred thing. Hamas is weaker than before but still a threat and cannot be allowed to reconstitute. As long as Hamas is in Gaza, there will be no peace, and they must be eliminated. No country can coexist with a group whose purpose is destruction and atrocities. The President has a plan for Gaza's reconstruction, which involves removing people from the area to allow construction, but regional partners disagree. If they don't like the President's plan, they should propose a better one. The fundamental challenge is determining who will govern Gaza and how to eliminate Hamas.

Elon Levy, thank you for joining me. We need to end this war with Hamas and secure the return of our hostages. If we don't, Hamas will continue to attack us. The world's perception that Israel has no right to defend itself only emboldens Hamas and fuels extremism. We are determined to break this cycle of violence by putting an end to Hamas. Thank you for your time.

And I think it's instructive that now many Gazans are fighting back. They're begging us, they're begging the world. Free us. Free us and free Gaza from Hamas. No nation can accept a genocidal terrorist organization, an organization committed to its annihilation, a stone's thrill from its citizens. Our goal is not to occupy Gaza, our goal is to free Gaza, free it from Hamas terrorists. The war can end tomorrow if Gaza or rather if Hamas lays down its arms and releases all the remaining hostages. Gaza will be demilitarized, Israel will have overriding security responsibility, a security zone will be established on Gaza's border with Israel to prevent future terrorist incursions. A civilian administration will be established in Gaza that will seek to live in peace with Israel.