Author: Moran Azulay
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Netanyahu and Rubio: Israel is coordinated with Trump, including ‘when gates of hell will open’
Prime minister and US secretary of state meet in Jerusalem and issue joint statement; Netanyahu emphasizes that he has ‘made it clear Iran must not have nuclear weapons’ and that Hamas must not pose a threat to Israel; Rubio says Iran is the major source of instability in the region and Hamas cannot remain dominant…
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Smotrich outlines Gaza, West Bank deal breakers before Trump-Netanyahu meeting
Far-right finance minister says complete destruction of Hamas is a non-negotiable goal before any ceasefire; rejects concessions on the Philadelphi Corridor. stresses security concerns ahead of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting on Gaza and Saudi normalization Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Monday drew the red lines he would not allow Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cross ahead…
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Optimistic messages and conflicting reports: ‘Not there yet’ on hostage deal
Senior Israeli officials have been informed that Hamas is interested in a cease-fire and hostage deal but there are still gaps, including the number of hostages who will be released in the first round; Sources familiar with the details have denied reports that Hamas lists of living hostages have been transferred to Egypt Senior Israeli…