IDF chief says hostage deal ‘on the table’ but in ‘Netanyahu’s hands’

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The chief of the Israel Defense Forces says his country has an opportunity to strike a deal for the return of hostages taken by Hamas.

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, head of the IDF, said Sunday that “as a result of the military pressure, we created the conditions for the release of the hostages” and that Israel needs to seize the opportunity.

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