Netanyahu decries 'terrible, cold blooded murder of six hostages'

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decried Hamas’ “terrible, cold-blooded murder” of six hostages recovered in Gaza. He was speaking after Israel’s military on Sunday 1 September announced the recovery of the bodies, including a young Israeli-American man. They said all six had been killed shortly before the arrival of Israeli forces trying to rescue them. Mr Netanyahu accused Hamas of killing them in “cold blood” and said Israel would hold the group accountable. He also accused the group of scuttling ongoing cease-fire efforts. Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) /