US says there is ‘significant opening’ to secure Gaza hostage deal
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 4, 2024
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The US believes there is a “significant opening” to finalise a deal between Israel and Hamas to halt the nine-month war in Gaza and secure the release of Israeli hostages held in the strip, according to a senior administration official.
Speaking after US President Joe Biden held a 30-minute phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, the official said “we have . . .