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Friday, October 18, 2024
Netanyahu to convene security meeting to discuss hostage deal efforts in light of Sinwar’s death
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene a special security meeting with the participation of government ministers and security officials at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv later today following the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, according to Hebrew media reports.
The meeting will focus on the possibility of progress in hostage deal negotiations in light of his death, reports add.