Israel says ready for war pause if Hamas serious about freeing hostages
A senior Israeli official has told CBS News and other reporters that Israel is ready for a pause in the fighting in Gaza if it concretely assesses Hamas is serious about releasing hostages.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated U.S. support for humanitarian pauses in Israel's military operations in Gaza to address "urgent needs" on the ground.
Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Blinken's push for a pause in the fighting, saying Hamas must agree to release the hostages as part of it.
Source: Naharnet
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