Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to conclude a ceasefire deal with Hamas to bring remaining hostages home from Gaza. The bodies of six hostages were recently returned. Gallant insists on the return of those still held captive by Hamas and calls for immediate action from the political-security cabinet.
Netanyahu’s persistence on keeping troops in the Philadelphi corridor, to prevent weapon smuggling, has been a major obstacle in negotiations. Gallant has clashed with Netanyahu on the need for a deal to stop the fighting and bring back the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Despite Israel’s commitment to a hostage deal, Netanyahu blames Hamas for the lack of progress. The killing of the six hostages by Hamas indicates a lack of interest in peace talks. Security leaders are increasingly at odds with Netanyahu over the ceasefire talks.
Hamas, on the other hand, blames Israeli soldiers for the deaths and accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging the proposed hostage deal. With tensions rising, the fate of the remaining hostages hangs in the balance.
Netanyahu’s persistence on keeping troops in the Philadelphi corridor, to prevent weapon smuggling, has been a major obstacle in negotiations. Gallant has clashed with Netanyahu on the need for a deal to stop the fighting and bring back the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
Despite Israel’s commitment to a hostage deal, Netanyahu blames Hamas for the lack of progress. The killing of the six hostages by Hamas indicates a lack of interest in peace talks. Security leaders are increasingly at odds with Netanyahu over the ceasefire talks.
Hamas, on the other hand, blames Israeli soldiers for the deaths and accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging the proposed hostage deal. With tensions rising, the fate of the remaining hostages hangs in the balance.