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Israel Pushes for Hostage Deal Amid Ongoing Conflict

6/28/2025

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Israel's IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stresses the urgency of a robust hostage-for-ceasefire agreement with Hamas following a grueling 12-day conflict with Iran. While some hostages have been recovered, the focus remains on securing the return of all 50 and dismantling Hamas to prevent Gaza from becoming a lasting danger.

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Israel's IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stresses the urgency of a robust hostage-for-ceasefire agreement with Hamas following a grueling 12-day conflict with Iran. While some hostages have been recovered, the focus remains on securing the return of all 50 and dismantling Hamas to prevent Gaza from becoming a lasting danger.