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Thursday, December 21, 2023
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Amid standoff, senior official tells Israeli TV that it’s too early to eulogize hostage deal
A rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, December 16, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
Amid the ongoing standoff between Israel and Hamas regarding a potential hostage deal, a senior Israeli official offers a statement to Channel 12 apparently aimed at keeping the public’s hope alive.
The official says it’s “too early to eulogize the talks.”
“We knew it would be difficult and complex [negotiation]. We are determined to turn over every stone in order to succeed, despite the obstacles,” the official adds.
