Hamas reiterates readiness for a full deal; Katz decries statement as empty words

Defense Minister Israel Katz denounced the terror group's claims as "empty words," adding that it must choose between accepting Israel's terms or increased IDF activity in the Gaza Strip.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

(photo credit: MENAHEM KAHANA/AFP via Getty Images, Reuters/Hatem Khaled)

ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 22:37

Updated: SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 00:03