Israel PM says 'enraged at the monsters of Hamas' over bodies handover

Relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip since the October 7, 2023 attacks by Palestinian militants, hold an effigy of Prime Minister Netanyahu during a rally calling on the government for a deal to secure the captives, in Jerusalem on February 17, 2025. [AFP]

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was "enraged by the monsters of Hamas" Thursday and vowed to "eliminate" the Palestinian militants after they paraded the coffins of four Israeli hostages in Gaza.

"We are all enraged at the monsters of Hamas," he said in a video statement, adding: "We will return all our hostages, destroy the murderers, eliminate Hamas and together - with God's help -- we will secure our future."