“There are still major security challenges ahead of us,” he said. “Some of our enemies are trying to recover in order to attack us again. We are on this.”By Vered Weiss, World Israel NewsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a hoarse but upbeat address to the nation on Friday night, describing the moment as “an evening of tears; an evening of happiness” following the signing of a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.In a recorded statement released by the Government Press Office, Netanyahu called the agreement “a historic event, which some did not believe would ever happen,” as Israel prepared for the first hostages to return home from Gaza.Acknowledging political divisions across the country, the prime minister urged Israelis to put aside their differences.“I know that there are many debates among us,” he said. “But on this day, and I hope also in the period that is almost upon us, we have all the reasons to put them aside, because with joint strength, we achieved spectacular victories—victories that stunned the entire world.”While celebrating the return of hostages and the achievements of Israel’s forces, Netanyahu warned that the conflict was not yet over. “There are still major security challenges ahead of us,” he said. “Some of our enemies are trying to recover in order to attack us again. We are on this.”The prime minister said that Israel’s military successes have created “major opportunities” and pledged to build on them through unity and cooperation. “Working together, we will overcome the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities,” he said.Netanyahu also reflected on his visits with hostage families and expressed gratitude to Israel Defense Forces soldiers and the families of the fallen.“Tomorrow marks the beginning of a new road,” he concluded. “A road of building, a road of healing, and, I hope, a road of unity.”The post On eve of hostage release, Netanyahu hails Israel’s ‘spectacular victories,’ says war not yet over appeared first on World Israel News.