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Monday, July 24, 2023
Netanyahu to give statement to media, reportedly will propose return to talks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (left) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (right) during the vote on the 'reasonableness' bill in the Knesset, July 24, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to give a statement to the media in about an hour.
According to Haaretz, Netanyahu is expected to extend a hand to the opposition to return to negotiations. The newspaper says Netanyahu is hoping to calm the mass protests and convince reservists not to suspend their service, as many have threatened to do.
National Unity party head Benny Gantz is also expected to speak soon.