Hostage Deal

Biden: “We’re in the middle of negotiations” on a possible hostage deal

President Joe Biden deflected questions about his comments earlier Monday on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, telling CNN they were “in the middle of negotiations” on a possible hostage deal. CNN’s Arlette Saenz asked the president what more he wanted Netanyahu to do, hours after telling reporters the prime minister wasn’t doing enough. “We’re in …

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Egypt Independent September 3, 2024

Far-right National Security Minister Ben Gvir pledges to stop “reckless” hostage deal

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said he will use his powers to prevent a “reckless” hostage and ceasefire deal. The death of six hostages in Gaza has sparked mass protests in Israel, with demonstrators calling for the government to strike an agreement to bring home around 100 hostages, 35 of whom are believed …

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Egypt Independent September 2, 2024