After U.S. efforts led to the release of hostage Edan Alexander, Netanyahu quickly clarified that it will not necessarily move a broad deal forward. Meanwhile, his motivation to see Hamas' defeat means the ultra-Orthodox can forget about the conscription exemption law
If anyone wondered whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to accept the heavy American pressure to end the war in Gaza, a pretty clear answer came on Tuesday: not just the distribution of militant messages about the intention to expand the war, but also an attempt to kill the top figure of Hamas in Gaza, Mohammed Sinwar, who is also the man who will decide on the negotiations on a hostage deal.
Trump Ups Pressure to End Gaza War, but Netanyahu Isn't Ready to Surrender – Haaretz
