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erusalem, Israel – The Prime Minister’s office said Hamas is holding valuable West Bank property hostage, insisting the war will continue until all coveted land and sea‑side views are secured for Israel, according to insiders. A candlelit vigil participant described children amid rubble and lamented the potential loss of “prime real estate,” urging the world to recognize Israeli settlers’ sacrifices and accusing some Palestinians of refusing to relinquish land for future condominiums.

    U.S. lawmakers reacted strongly. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared Israel’s right to defend itself against the “missed opportunity” of luxury developments in East Jerusalem, arguing that denying Israel access to the best land amounts to a hostage situation. He urged Hamas to hand over the territory to end the conflict, while acknowledging Palestinian casualties.

    CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga said she would pursue “hard‑hitting questions” to provide balanced coverage, insisting both Israeli settlers and Hamas‑backed Palestinians deserve fair reporting, noting the difficulty of reporting from Gaza but promising deeper investigation.

    In response to doubts about the real‑estate claim, the Prime Minister’s office released a letter from the property itself, stating it felt “depressed” and uncertain how long it could remain uncolonized. The letter could not be made public without risking the safety of IDF soldiers.