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Likud Credits Netanyahu's Gaza Stance for Hostage Deal
How 6 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
67% right-leaning
Center 2Right 4
By Moran Azulay
First reported by Srugim · 55 minutes ago
What happened
Israel's Likud party stated that Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to strike in Gaza and Qatar, along with U.S. pressure, led to Hamas agreeing to release hostages, countering claims by former envoy Jared Kushner.
- 01Likud credits Netanyahu's Gaza and Qatar strikes for hostage release.
- 02Party disputes Jared Kushner's account of U.S. pressure being the main factor.
- 03Netanyahu's actions and Trump's support are cited as key drivers.
- 04Kushner suggested U.S. exploited Israel's isolation for a Gaza deal.
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