Cabinet pushes back meeting on hostage release deal
The proposed deal has lead to notable far-right figures in the Knesset threatening to quit.
Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials. Powered by WPeMatico
While families of hostages have welcomed the agreement, others criticized the release of high-security detainees. The government has stressed the necessity of the deal to bring hostages home. Powered by WPeMatico
Barnea has made no fully public comments and endeavored to stay in the shadows. Powered by WPeMatico
The road to that deal was not easy, Biden said, adding he laid down the elements of that deal in May that were embraced by countries around the world. Powered by WPeMatico
This announcement was the first public confirmation of the defense establishment moving large pieces of its apparatus to prepare for implementing the deal. Powered by WPeMatico
While families of hostages have welcomed the agreement, others criticized the release of high-security detainees. The government has stressed the necessity of the deal to bring hostages home.