Ronen Bar is the current head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), the country's primary internal security service.
He accused National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and other coalition members of sometimes indirectly and sometimes almost explicitly encouraging the phenomenon.
Qatar and Egypt have been the main mediators for the deal with the help of the United States.
The PMO denied allegations that Hamas agreed to a deal and that negotiations stalled due to attempts by Israel to change conditions.
"If you release Abdullah Barghouti, who is serving 66 life sentences, you are releasing the next Yahya Sinwar," Amrosi said.
'I am embarrassed to be an Israeli when the PM talks down to our best ally' like he did in the video, ex-Mossad Chief Tamir Pardo said.
Yair Netanyahu claims PM Netanyahu was betrayed by security systems prior to Oct. 7, wasn’t warned of dangers
Prime Minister Netanyahu and security chiefs reportedly argued over discussions held about the course of the war, including questions of the day after in Gaza.
At a protest, one demonstrator lay in front of a water cannon, preventing it from advancing for thirty minutes. He was arrested and was handed over for questioning.
The official explained that this is the first time since the current round of negotiations started that the negotiating team has more specific positions and discretion to finalize a variety of items.
The report could have potential implications for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and could give a free pass to war minister Benny Gantz.
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