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US envoys work for a new hostage release deal and a scale-down of the Israel-Hamas war
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US envoys work for a new hostage release deal and a scale-down of the Israel-Hamas war
By MELANIE LIDMAN, TARA COPP and SAMY MAGDY
Updated 11:22 PM EST, December 18, 2023
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of the CIA jetted to Europe for talks with Israeli and Qatari officials Monday, sounding out the potential for a deal on a new cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza as the United States defense secretary spoke to Israeli military leaders about scaling back major combat operations against Hamas.
Still, there was no sign that a shift in the war was imminent after more than two months of devastating bombardment and fighting. Fierce battles raged in northern Gaza, where residents said rescue workers were searching for the dead and the living under buildings flattened by Israeli strikes.
Pressure is growing as France, the United Kingdom and Germany — some of Israel’s closest allies — joined global calls for a cease-fire over the weekend. Israeli protesters have demanded the government relaunch talks with Hamas on releasing more hostages after three were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops while waving a white flag.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow Maj Kim Patterson] SFC Ralph E Kelley SPC (Join to see) SSG William Jones SSG Paul Endes CPL Douglas Chrysler PO1 H Gene Lawrence Lt Col Charlie Brown PO2 Marco Monsalve SGT Ruben Lozada A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney PO3 Charles Lewis SPC (Join to see)
US envoys work for a new hostage release deal and a scale-down of the Israel-Hamas war
By MELANIE LIDMAN, TARA COPP and SAMY MAGDY
Updated 11:22 PM EST, December 18, 2023
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of the CIA jetted to Europe for talks with Israeli and Qatari officials Monday, sounding out the potential for a deal on a new cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza as the United States defense secretary spoke to Israeli military leaders about scaling back major combat operations against Hamas.
Still, there was no sign that a shift in the war was imminent after more than two months of devastating bombardment and fighting. Fierce battles raged in northern Gaza, where residents said rescue workers were searching for the dead and the living under buildings flattened by Israeli strikes.
Pressure is growing as France, the United Kingdom and Germany — some of Israel’s closest allies — joined global calls for a cease-fire over the weekend. Israeli protesters have demanded the government relaunch talks with Hamas on releasing more hostages after three were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops while waving a white flag.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Michael Noll Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Cpl Vic Burk SGT Charlie Lee] Sgt (Join to see) PV2 Larry Sellnow Maj Kim Patterson] SFC Ralph E Kelley SPC (Join to see) SSG William Jones SSG Paul Endes CPL Douglas Chrysler PO1 H Gene Lawrence Lt Col Charlie Brown PO2 Marco Monsalve SGT Ruben Lozada A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney PO3 Charles Lewis SPC (Join to see)
US envoys work for a new hostage release deal and a scale-down of the Israel-Hamas war
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In my view, this is not good... If Israel doesn't get rid of HAMAS, it will all start over again and Iran and its Proxies will continue to batter Israel... Time to stop Iran in its tracks!!!
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
EXACTLY: I Was Told "Y.C.D.B.S.O.Y.A." Long Ago..
Un-Abbreviated: "You Can't Do Business Sitting On Your Azz"
It Takes Action, Not Words...
If Ya Wanna Talk About It, That's Fine;
We'll Discuss The Conditions After We Kick Your Azz.
Un-Abbreviated: "You Can't Do Business Sitting On Your Azz"
It Takes Action, Not Words...
If Ya Wanna Talk About It, That's Fine;
We'll Discuss The Conditions After We Kick Your Azz.
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