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Gallant slams Netanyahu’s ‘reckless and irresponsible’ politicization of hostage deal
Israel's defense minister warned: 'This is a sensitive time. We must make a deal to return the hostages'
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stand during an honor cordon at the Pentagon on June 25, 2024 in Arlington, Virginia.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused one another of endangering efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages in a heated cabinet meeting on Sunday, after advances in the negotiations between Israel...