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Netanyahu on Channel 14 Backs Partial Hostage Deal, Ceasefire Talks Collapse

Jun 23, 2024, 07:25 PM

Negotiations over a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas have reached a dead end, according to senior Israeli officials. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Channel 14 that he is only willing to reach a partial agreement with Hamas to recover some of the hostages, contradicting earlier proposals that had been approved by the Israeli war cabinet and referenced in President Biden's speech. Netanyahu's stance indicates that Israel plans to resume military actions after any partial deal, as mediators lack sufficient leverage over Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to secure a comprehensive agreement. The UN Security Council had also supported the initial proposal.