Ron Dermer is an Israeli politician and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's strategic affairs minister.
Originally born in the United States, Dermer has served in the past as Israel's ambassador to the US.
Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh doubled down that the letter was meant to be private correspondence and not intended for public consumption.
Israeli government leaks, particularly from the security cabinet, have intensified during the current war, revealing internal conflicts and undermining decision-making processes.
'Hamas has not agreed to any of the US-facilitated hostage deals; they are the sole reason there is no hostage deal in place.'
In a tense cabinet meeting, Israel's Defense Minister expressed caution over northern conflict, sparking heated exchanges on security strategies and military leadership challenges.
“We’re gonna go in and finish this job, and anybody who doesn’t understand that doesn’t understand that the nerve of the Jews, that existential nerve, was touched,” Dermer said.
Infighting among the highest ranks in the terrorist organization Hamas has led to delays in the ceasefire and hostage release deal that is currently on the table.
The US and Israel are also at odds over their visions for Gaza once the war is over, with Israel dismissing Biden administration plans for the Palestinian Authority to rule Gaza.
A senior US official reveals the step-by-step process of signing the hostage deal, including the release of women and children.
The must be a paradigm change, because if not, what is the point of risking the lives of Israel’s impressive soldiers and the reservists who left lucrative jobs to fight for the country?
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