Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is determined to end Hamas’s control of the Gaza Strip and is coordinating closely with U.S. President Donald Trump on a potential hostage-ceasefire agreement. In a televised interview, Netanyahu said both leaders "want a deal, but not at any price," insisting any arrangement must address Israel’s security needs. Netanyahu reiterated that Israel will not forcibly remove Gaza’s population, but believes Palestinians should be free to leave the enclave if they choose. "We will not expel anyone from Gaza; the residents will have the option of voluntary departure," he said, adding that existing mechanisms for delivering humanitarian aid without Hamas’s involvement would remain in place.