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The rule of Hamas in Gaza is not only a danger for the security of Israel, but also a nightmare for the Palestinians themselves,” causing 15 months of grueling war in Gaza an

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Sunday hailed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to lift a partial arms embargo the Biden administration imposed on Jerusalem during the war against Hamas.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, in which he emphasized his support for Israel and vowed to work to release all the hostages held in Hamas captivity, the US State Department announced after the call on Friday morning.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar reportedly shortened his visit to Europe as a ceasefire deal approached.

"A Hamas state will not only not solve the conflict, but will deteriorate security, peace and stability of the region," stated Gideon Sa'ar.

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.

Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a Gaza ceasefire and the release of dozens of hostages. Newsweek's live blog is closed.

"A Hamas state will not only not solve the conflict, but will deteriorate security, peace, and stability of the region."

A ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas is “on the brink of coming to fruition ... hard to reach a deal,” Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Monday in a statement following a meeting with his Danish ...

President-elect Donald Trump has described a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as being "very close," as the Palestinian militant group has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages, The Associated Press reported citing two officials involved in the talks.

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