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Minister of the Economy Naftali Bennett on Tuesday morning, 19 Sivan, spoke with Israel Radio and Galei Tzahal (Army Radio). The minister, who is a member of the Security Cabinet, spoke of the ongoing efforts to rescue the three teens abducted by Hamas. As day five of Operation Brothers Return is underway, Bennett explained “we are making a historical change after thirty years”.

Bennett explained no stone will be left unturned on the effort to bring the captives home safely, explaining “Hamas has become a burden to PA (Palestinian Authority) residents and they will understand that membership in Hamas will represent entry to hell. We are going after them everywhere.

When asked if he would support a prisoner exchange to bring the boys home, Bennett explained that this policy over the past thirty years have been proven ineffective as it just encourages the next kidnapping. “The governments of Israel have already released 10,000 terrorists! This will not continue. We are making an historical change. Hamas is going to learn that it will not pay to kidnap anyone. Bennett said there will be no more negotiating, adding the time has come for us to realize the PA is a terrorist entity, nothing more. He spoke of the PA’s “terrorist culture” and how the PA names streets after terrorists and distributes sweets when innocent people are taken hostage. Bennett added that Abu Mazen said all the correct things when he speaks in Hebrew and English while continuing to encourage terrorism in Arabic.

“Children in Israel must have the right to play safely in Gush Etzion and Ramat Aviv…”

Bennett explained the ongoing operation will not cease as the government dismantles Hamas’ leadership throughout Yehuda and Shomron.

Bennett added that it is clear to all that Israel may not rely on anyone else for its security and Israel must look out for herself.

Names for Tehillim:

1. Yaakov Naftali ben Rachel Devorah

2. Gilad Michael ben Bat Galim

3. Eyal ben Iris Tesurah

Members of Knesset recite Tehillim for the captives:

Bennett gives a chizuk to classmates of the captive youths

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)