Press Briefing by IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari November 25th, 22:00

Good evening,

The effort to return the hostages is our moral and ethical duty. We are determined to pursue all avenues to fulfil this duty. This effort tonight progresses and we will notify the families and the public as things happen. We must be patient. There is significant advancement. We will notify the public as things happen. 

We are managing a framework with mediators, versus a brutal terror organization. As we have said, nothing is complete until it actually happens. The mediators, Egypt and Qatar, are acting to fulfil the framework, coordinating at all times with the Hamas terror organization.

Dear families, we see the great stress you are dealing with during these hours of waiting and uncertainty. Our hearts are with you. We must be patient in spite of all the pressure. We will notify you first and then notify the public via the media. We will notify you first of every development and then notify the public via the media.

We will continue to update you until the hostages return to the State of Israel. 

Listen only to the official notifications.