Meeting US envoy, Gallant says Israel will ‘expand authority’ of hostage negotiators

This handout photo shows Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meeting with US envoy Brett McGurk, February 22, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
This handout photo shows Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meeting with US envoy Brett McGurk, February 22, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant meets with US envoy Brett McGurk, who is visiting as part of the administration’s push to advance hostage negotiations.

“We will expand the authority given to our hostage negotiators. At the same time, the IDF is preparing the continuation of intense ground operations” in Gaza, Gallant is quoted as saying in a statement from his office.

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