Israel sees opportunities for hostage exchange with Hamas

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz expressed optimism about the possibility of a hostage exchange with Hamas. In a speech to soldiers at an air force base in central Israel, Katz stated that increasing military pressure on the Iran-backed group could improve the chances for an exchange. He emphasized that these enhanced military efforts could potentially lead to progress in a hostage exchange. The main goal remains to achieve concrete and positive results in this sensitive matter. The political and military developments in the Middle East, particularly the conflict between Israel and Hamas, continue to be of global interest and are being closely monitored.