Hamas Gave Netanyahu a "Tailwind" - and that Could Be Dangerous

Israel Hayom

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Ownership

Hamas's response last week to the mediators' proposal for a partial release of the hostages gave the prime minister the backing to insist on a comprehensive agreement only, which should prove to be a risky gamble. • Until the maneuver itself begins, let's hope that the military axis will remain a threat and the political axis will lead to an agreement to release the hostages and end the war.

haaretz.co.il

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Ownership

As long as Netanyahu does not say whether he supports the deal outline that Hamas approved last week, whether he will agree to a deal even at the cost of ending the war, and whether there is a realistic outline that will bridge the gap between the current proposal and his demand for a comprehensive deal, it is difficult to assess whether it will be possible to advance a deal soon.