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Shin Bet Official Reveals Secret Direct Talks With Hamas Leader
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First reported by Mako · 13 minutes ago
What happened
A senior Shin Bet official, Adi Rotem, revealed he conducted secret direct negotiations with Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad to secure hostage releases. Rotem cited Qatar's ineffective mediation as a reason for pursuing direct talks, which he deemed necessary despite the ongoing conflict.
- 01Shin Bet official Adi Rotem led secret direct talks with Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad.
- 02Rotem cited Qatar's mediation as an obstacle to hostage deal progress.
- 03Direct talks were initiated after a traumatic event involving six individuals.
- 04Rotem emphasized maintaining trust while acknowledging ongoing enmity.
- 05The negotiations were emotionally taxing and conducted confidentially.
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