(Jerusalem Post) Gal Hirsch, Israel's chief negotiator for hostages and missing persons, told a conference in Washington, "Unfortunately, many have embraced the narrative pushed by Hamas - that we are the ones blocking the deal. This is false. We have never canceled any deal that was on the table. It simply hasn't happened." Hirsch emphasized that Hamas's key demand, to halt the ongoing conflict, is not a viable option until all hostages are returned and Gaza is demilitarized. "There is a direct correlation between the international pressure on Israel and Hamas' desire to negotiate. When Israel is under pressure from its allies and other nations, Hamas feels it has achieved much without negotiating and recognizes the hostages as its most valuable asset."
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