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It's not exactly surprising that in a process and negotiation that has been this challenging and this fraught, you may get a loose end,
I am confident, and I fully expect that implementation will begin, as we said, on Sunday,
Blinken told reporters in Washington at his farewell news conference as America’s top diplomat However, deep anxiety and concerns accompany us regarding the possibility that the agreement might not be fully implemented, leaving hostages behind,
As the president of the State of Israel, I say in the clearest terms: This is the right move,
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was informed by the negotiating team that agreements have been reached on a deal to release the hostages,
his office said in a statement a day after accusing Hamas of attempting to extort last-minute concessions The Prime Minister ordered the political-security cabinet to convene tomorrow (Friday). The government will then convene to approve the deal,
The State of Israel is committed to achieving all the goals of the war, including the return of all our hostages – both living and dead,
the Prime Minister’s Office statement said Those unwilling to end the war will try to sabotage the deal
Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan says Hamas is backing out of the understandings and creating a last-minute crisis that prevents a settlement,
My diplomacy never ceased in their efforts to get this done."
He announced at a press briefing I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones."
WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!"
This deal will halt the fighting in Gaza, surge much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians, and reunite the hostages with their families after more than 15 months in captivity."
Yesterday was a bloody day, and today is bloodier,
said Zaher al-Wahedi, head of the ministry's registration department We were expecting that the occupation would intensify the bombing, like they did every time there were reports on progress in the truce (negotiations),
said Mohammed Mahdi, who fled his home a few months ago and is sheltering in Gaza City The ceasefire announced today opens the door to breaking the cycle of violence that has long plagued the region, if leaders there are finally prepared to make the tough decisions necessary,
We have achieved so much without even being in the White House,
The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement,
said a statement from Mr Netanyahu’s office We're going home!"
One little boy who spoke to CBS News' team in the enclave summed it up in three words Hamas has reneged on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions,
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement, ... adding the
