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Source: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/skk0gznklg
U.S. Opposes Another Interim Gaza Deal, Seeks Comprehensive Agreement
(Ynet News) Itamar Eichner - A senior Israeli source said Wednesday: "President Trump is setting the pace and demanding a complete [Gaza] deal. He has developed an aversion to partial arrangements." The U.S. wants to see a comprehensive agreement that would end the war and secure the return of all hostages. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff has reportedly expressed skepticism about Hamas's proposal for an interim deal. Officials say Netanyahu is leaning against a partial deal. "He now understands a partial deal isn't wise," one senior source said. "After 60 days of ceasefire, it would be very difficult to restart fighting, and the Americans won't support that." Israel has laid out five core principles for ending the war: dismantling Hamas's military capabilities, return of all hostages (living and dead), full demilitarization of Gaza, Israeli security control over the territory, and the establishment of a non-Hamas, non-Palestinian Authority civilian administration.