Hamdan confirmed that contact with Hamas's two leaders, Muhammad Deif and Yahya Sinwar, is permanent and that constant close monitoring is conducted in the field.
About 43% of Israelis support the establishment of a moderate Palestinian government to replace Hamas.
Israeli racing driver Ariel Elkin (17) won first place in the second round of the Formula 4 USF Juniors Championship held in Alabama.
Minister Orit Strock claimed that the deal would lead to abandoning the goals of the war and leaving hostages behind.
65% of respondents doubt Netanyahu's claims that Israel is on the verge of victory in ongoing conflicts.
Biden urged Sisi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, whom he spoke to separately, to exert all efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.
The first March of the Living since October 7 will feature two events, the march from Auschwitz to Birkenau, and another in Budapest to commemorate the loss of Hungarian Holocaust.
Pressure has been mounting on Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement before Israel begins the latest military operation in Rafah.
“Our time together yesterday was a reminder of the work we have in front of us to secure the release of all remaining hostages.”
“If there is an option to make a deal, we will do it,” Katz said, although he stressed that this would not impact the overall goal of the war, which was to destroy Hamas.
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