Gaza
Former US official blames Netanyahu for blocking Gaza ceasefire deal
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A former senior US official accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of obstructing a captive exchange and ceasefire agreement in Gaza throughout 2024, according to Middle East Eye. The official claimed Netanyahu's demands rendered a deal "impossible for another six months," suggesting deliberate obstruction of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
The accusation adds to mounting international criticism of Israel's approach to ceasefire talks. Negotiations over hostage releases and a permanent pause in fighting have repeatedly stalled, with both Israeli and Palestinian factions citing the other side's intransigence as the barrier to agreement.
