An Israeli source close to the negotiations said that Netanyahu’s comments on Channel 14 about a “partial” agreement with Hamas “have caused damage that will be difficult to repair.”
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Israel – Hamas War day 263: Prime Minister Netanyahu says Israel should maintain overall security control over Gaza after the war and enter the Strip if necessary to ensure Hamas cannot re-establish its presence in Gaza.
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Miller said, “We believe that continued military action in Gaza only weakens Israel. It makes it harder to reach a resolution in the north, it adds to instability in the West Bank, and it makes it harder for “Israel to normalize its relations with its neighbors.
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Call from Qatar ‘made’ Netanyahu retract his statement on the deal that would release some hostages in exchange to temporary ceasefire – Elaph, Saudi newspaper
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