Netanyahu says Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire negotiations to end war, release hostages

(Reuters) -Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel will begin immediate negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the nearly two-year-old war on terms acceptable to Israel.

Speaking to soldiers serving in Gaza, Netanyahu said he was meeting commanders to approve plans for capturing Gaza City and defeating Hamas.

“At the same time I have issued instructions to begin immediate negotiations for the release of all our hostages and an end to the…