Netanyahu Expresses Confidence in Hostage Deal, Amidst Stalled Talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated he remains confident a hostage deal with Hamas can be reached, even as negotiations face setbacks. Recent reports indicate truce talks are faltering over disagreements regarding troop withdrawal from Gaza. Seventeen Palestinians were tragically killed in a shooting near aid distribution earlier today.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu convened a security meeting with top officials in Doha, Qatar, focusing on the complexities of redeploying Israeli troops from Gaza. Hamas has agreed to release 10 hostages as part of ceasefire discussions. The situation remains tense, with the U.S. seeing little progress despite former President Trump's efforts to mediate.
(Note: "Deep trouble" refers to Netanyahu's assessment of Iran's current situation, not directly related to the hostage negotiations.)