Some terrorists with life sentences expected to be released in deal • None of 33 hostages set for release confirmed as dead
Sources said that the IDF would not fully withdraw from Gaza until every single hostage was released.
IDF announces four soldiers killed in northern Gaza • Hamas says Netanyahu has agreed to end the war •Hostage negotiations may conclude before Trump's inauguration
Arabic media reported that Netanyahu's position shifted due to Trump's threats that a deal should be reached before he takes office, or there will be "hell to pay."
An Israeli official told The Post that plans for the withdrawal of the IDF “don’t change the fact that after the ceasefire terminates, Israeli forces will need to remain in southern Lebanon.”
The Arab mediators said that a hostage-Gaza ceasefire deal is unlikely to be completed by the time US President Biden leaves office.
HOSTAGE AFFAIRS - “Every time, it’s difficult to come here. It’s the closest place I can be to Omri. He’s right here… he’s not so far from here,” said Miran.
The Pope had condemned the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, stating "This is cruelty. I want to say this because it touches my heart."
"Despite this, Israel will continue tirelessly in its efforts to return all of our hostages," the PMO stated.
Ireland's prime minister did not address the context of ongoing Hamas aggression against Israel, a point that has drawn criticism from Israeli officials.
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