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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Netanyahu continues discussions on ceasefire deal ahead of Washington trip
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the start of a cabinet meeting on July 1, 2025 (Screen grab/GPO)
Discussions in the Prime Minister’s Office are ongoing this evening on attempts to reach a hostage release deal with Hamas, as Israel sees some progress.
“There is a positive dynamic and lively activity on the issue of negotiations,” a senior official tells The Times of Israel.
No decision has yet been made on sending a delegation to talks in Cairo, an Israeli official tells Israel Hayom.
Channel 12 also reports that there is “some progress” in contacts with mediating countries around a potential ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The discussions take place as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to fly to Washington next week to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
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