Israel FM says 'may have opportunity' for Gaza hostage deal
"We may have an opportunity now for a hostage deal. Israel is serious about reaching a hostage deal and I hope we can do this and do it as soon as possible," said Gideon Saar

Displaced Palestinians make their way as they flee areas in northern Gaza Strip following an Israeli evacuation order, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Jabalia, October 6, 2024. REUTERS/Hussam Al-Zaanin/File Photo
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said yesterday that Israel may have "an opportunity now" to secure a deal for the release of its hostages held by Palestinian in Gaza.
Speaking in a video message from a meeting in Malta, he said, "We may have an opportunity now for a hostage deal. Israel is serious about reaching a hostage deal and I hope we can do this and do it as soon as possible."