Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog says Israel is prepared to pause fighting in Gaza in exchange for the freedom of as many hostages as possible, CNN reports.
But Herzog also tells the outlet that it’s too early to say if there is a deal, noting Hamas’s wider demands than in the last truce.
“They were hoping for a permanent ceasefire, but I hope that under the pressure of what we’re doing on the ground, plus the pressure from the Qataris, they will agree to do a deal, but it’s premature at this phase,” he is quoted saying by the US network.
On Tuesday, Herzog’s brother, President Isaac Herzog, told a group of envoys much the same.
“I can reiterate the fact that Israel is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional humanitarian aid in order to enable the release of hostages. And the responsibility lies fully with [Hamas’s Gaza chief Yahya] Sinwar and the leadership of Hamas,” he said.
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