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i24NEWS EnglishSecurity

Ex-Minister Gallant Blames Leak for Sabotaging Hostage Deal

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OriginalYoav Gallant claims that a hostage deal was sabotaged by a deliberate leak

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant blames a deliberate leak for failed hostage negotiations.
  • Gallant claims revealing Israel's minimum hostage release number weakened its position.
  • He stated Prime Minister Netanyahu reversed a decision after media criticism.
  • The leak allegedly involved Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich informing the cabinet.
  • Gallant noted the proposed deal was similar to a later agreement in January 2025.
Ex-Minister Gallant Blames Leak for Sabotaging Hostage Deal
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i24NEWS English publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read i24NEWS English’s full report from the link at the top of the page.

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