'Ibrahim Aqil, who was killed today, was responsible for the Beirut Embassy bombing 40 years ago.'

The Saudis froze Israeli normalization talks after the Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza, but have maintained that they are still open to a deal.

'What we must do now is deliver a decisive blow to Hamas that leaves no room for interpretation.'

Gallant expressed appreciation to the US for supporting Israel's goals in the war against Hamas.