Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has outlined a comprehensive strategy emphasizing victory over Hamas as essential for regional normalization and integration. In statements made at the Conference of Presidents and to various media outlets, Gallant argued that continuing the war to destroy Hamas is crucial for advancing normalization efforts with countries like Saudi Arabia. He provided a security situation assessment to 50 leaders of major North American Jewish organizations, highlighting the importance of a decisive victory. Furthermore, Gallant communicated to White House Middle East Czar Brett McGurk that the Israeli war cabinet is set to grant Israeli negotiators a broader mandate to facilitate progress in hostage talks, alongside preparations for a Rafah offensive. This decision coincides with preparations for intensified ground operations, signaling a dual focus on diplomatic and military fronts to address the ongoing conflict.
Read this report by @tovahlazaroff on Israel's plans to expand the framework for a hostage deal, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told US Middle East envoy Brett McGurk ahead of the latest pending summit on the captives led by CIA Director Willian Burns. https://t.co/ZjTSZomyf9
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tells Brett McGurk Israel will "expand the authority given to our hostage negotiators," while also continuing to prepare for a Rafah offensive, per Israeli MoD
Israel Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant: “We will expand the authority given to our hostage negotiators. At the same time, the IDF is preparing the continuation of intense ground operations.” Today Gallant met with White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa,… https://t.co/bCfBMVei6Q
🔴 AXIOS REPORTER TWEETS: ISRAELI MINISTER OF DEFENSE GALLANT TOLD WHITE HOUSE MIDDLE EAST CZAR BRETT MCGURK THAT THE ISRAELI WAR CABINET IS GOING TO GIVE ISRAELI NEGOTIATORS A BROADER MANDATE IN ORDER TO MAKE PROGRESS IN THE HOSTAGE TALKS.
BREAKING: Israeli minister of defense Gallant told White House Middle East Czar Brett McGurk that the Israeli war cabinet is going to give Israeli negotiators a broader mandate in order to make progress in the hostage talks
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant provided a security situation assessment to 50 leaders of the top North American Jewish organizations and prominent communities. #Israel | #Gaza | #Hamas https://t.co/QUBDUjQL47
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argues that continuing the war to destroy Hamas will advance, not derail, normalization with countries like Saudi Arabia. #Israel | #MiddleEast https://t.co/QUBDUjRiTF
Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to the Conference of Presidents: “Our goal is simple – victory. Only victory against Hamas will allow us to achieve normalization and regional integration.” 📸-Shachar Yurman/MoD https://t.co/TKaVW7HbnI