The Hostage Families Forum responded to Netanyahu's remarks, where they urged the prime minister to reach a deal to free their loved ones.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that there had been "significant progress" in efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, but that it was "too soon" to raise hopes that a deal would be reached.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday there has been “significant progress” in hostage talks with Hamas, though an Arab official familiar with the hostage negotiations rejected the assertion.