Israel halted its ground invasion of Gaza on Saturday, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation later in a speech that a deal with Hamas is so close that he hopes to be able to announce the release of the hostages held in Gaza soon. Israel is "on the brink of a great achievement," Netanyahu said, crediting the military and political force he and President Trump brought to bear on Hamas. Developments include:
Author: Bob Cronin
Published at: 2025-10-04 22:30:00
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