Conditions for a ceasefire deal are “maturing” as Hamas begins to crack, said the Israeli premier.
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The local heads of the Hamas and Fatah military wings were eliminated along with three other terrorists, according to the Israeli military.
“We are committed to national unity, and we call for it,” said senior Hamas terrorist Abu Marzouk.
Alexander Dancyg, 76, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz, while Yagev Buchshtab, 35, was taken from Kibbutz Nirim.
The nation is on high alert in this dangerous phase.
Hamas terrorists have embedded themselves among the civilian population, firing rockets at Israel and attacking troops.
Neighbors of the hostage-holders in Nuseirat express self-pity, not sorrow for the captives next door.
The announcement did not specify where the talks would be held.
“We see the cranes,” one of the pilots can be heard saying, before another confirms, “Everything is dismantled.”
