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A potential hostage deal shows the weakness of Hamas

20 November 2023

8:44 PM

20 November 2023

8:44 PM

Details are sketchy and the deal is far from done, but all the signs are pointing towards a hostage agreement in which up to 50 Israelis are released by Hamas in return for a ceasefire of several days.

Make no mistake: this indicates that both tactically and strategically, the war is moving decisively in Israel’s favour.

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