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From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 1, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, January 1, 2024
Reports: Hamas, Israel very far apart in positions on new hostage deal
Channel 12 reports that negotiations with Hamas for a new hostage deal are “very difficult,” with Hamas making exorbitant demands that Israel will find it difficult to accept. It cites top officials as saying the efforts to reach a deal are unlikely to bear fruit soon.
Channel 13 reports that Hamas wants Israel to pull all forces out of Gaza.
