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US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
After the optimism from US officials on Monday and predictions of a hostage deal by the week’s end, there was no announcement after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s second meeting with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, just a quiet exit from the White House, notes Magid.
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Magid discusses how negotiations are proceeding in Doha after US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and other officials cited progress on several of the sticking points, which include the issues of humanitarian aid in Gaza, the parameters of the IDF withdrawal, ceasefire assurances, and the hostage and security prisoner releases.
He reviews Netanyahu’s schedule for the rest of the week as well as what will be discussed in Doha on Wednesday.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
For further reading:
Netanyahu quietly leaves White House without announcement of breakthrough in Gaza talks
Israeli officials claim 80-90% of Gaza deal settled, but core issue of ending war unresolved
Netanyahu and Trump said to discuss future of Gaza ‘day after’ war with Hamas
Netanyahu and Trump were joined by Vance in White House meeting — Israeli readout
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