"From what we know and think, there are hostages there who are pregnant. After nine months, they will give birth," Elgarat said. MK Naama Lazimi allegedly attacked by police.
It is possible to suggest several explanations for the inability of the mediators to persuade Sinwar or to force his hand until now.
Gallant has publicly aired subtle complaints towards Netanyahu for releasing a video last week accusing the Biden administration of withholding support from Israel.
“We stand firmly behind the President’s deal, which Israel has accepted, and now Hamas must accept – or bear the consequences,” Gallant said.
"Three months ago, I informed the members of the general assembly of my desire to step down as CEO of the headquarters, which has taken a heavy personal and family toll," Moatti said.
"Netanyahu's statement made the hostage families furious when he zig zags with his statements, changing them to suit the audience and the place," said the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.
Tzachi Hanegbi's words were a subtle dig at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who only partially supported the hostage deal, and those who opposed it like Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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Michal Herzog at the Herzliya Conference advocated for female representation in hostage negotiations amid concern over Hamas's brutal assaults detailed in a recent report.
“We should not give up hope for getting a deal even as we press Hamas still to agree,” he stated.
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