Israel aims to pressure Hamas regarding the hostage agreement by eliminating the negotiation team. Netanyahu believes the current team, led by Khalil al-Hayya, is inflexible and unwilling to concede to Israel’s demands. Arab countries allege that Israel seeks to end the hostage agreement by attacking the negotiation team. Opposition leaders in Israel accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of wanting to prolong the conflict to secure his position. Last week, Israel attacked Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, killing five fighters, including Khalil al-Hayya’s son, although the top leaders were unharmed.
Why Israel Wants to Eliminate the Negotiation Team
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