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FM Sa'ar meets with Croatian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gordan Grlić Radman in Zagreb

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs

FM Sa'ar: The war can end tomorrow. We only have two simple demands: 1. The return of our hostages. There are still 48 hostages being held in cruel captivity in Gaza. 2. Hamas must lay down its arms.

Type: Press Releases
Topic: Foreign Policy
Publish Date: 09.09.2025

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar met today (Tuesday, 9 September 2025) with Croatia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gordan Grlić Radman, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Zagreb. The two ministers held a joint press conference.

From Minister Sa'ar's speech:

"Israel has been fighting for its existence against radical Islamist terrorism for almost two years.

Just yesterday - Palestinian terrorists murdered 6 Israelis in a horrific attack in our capital, Jerusalem. They injured many.

These murderers came from just a few miles away - from the Palestinian Authority's territories - to kill Jews.

This is the dangerous reality we face in our tiny land.

Hamas is responsible for initiating the war with the October 7th massacre. But Hamas is also responsible for its continuation until today.

Just two days ago, Hamas again fired rockets at the communities near Gaza, those that were attacked on October 7th.

But the war can end tomorrow. President Trump said it clearly two days ago: Israel said YES to his proposal. We are ready to accept a full deal that would end the war based on the Cabinet decision. We only have two simple demands: 1. The return of our hostages. There are still

48 hostages being held in cruel captivity in Gaza. 2. Hamas must lay down its arms.

The second condition is not critical only for Israel.

It ensures a better future of Gaza and the Palestinians

A different future - free of Hamas' oppressive terrorist regime.

The problem of Hamas - and radical Islamist terror states - is not just Israel's problem.

It's a problem for the Palestinians too. It is a problem for regional stability.

Yesterday's terrorist attack demonstrates the dangers of establishing a Palestinian terror state in the heart of our homeland.

But a Palestinian state does not simply threaten Israel's existence.

The current initiative to recognize a so-called "Palestinian state" also harms regional stability.

It rewards Hamas for the October 7th massacre.

It serves as an incentive for Hamas to continue the war.

This initiative will not bring us closer to peace or security.

The opposite - it will only destabilize the region."