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Officials ‘shocked’ by PM’s announcement of nonnegotiable demands ahead of hostage talks
Demonstrators protest for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, outside the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2024. Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, is standing in the cage at left. The slogan on the cage reads, 'Netanyahu, it's in your hands.' (Itai Ron/ Flash90
Two unnamed officials tell the Kan public broadcaster they were “shocked” by the announcement yesterday by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of of what he said were nonnegotiable Israeli demands for a potential hostage and ceasefire deal.
“Negotiations should be conducted inside the room, and not in announcements to the media, certainly not just before the start of a meeting that will determine the continuation of the negotiations,” sources familiar with the discussions tell the outlet.
An unnamed security official tells the Ynet news site that the statement by Netanyahu’s office was “inappropriate conduct that will harm the chance of bringing the hostages back home.”
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