The transition to the second phase of deal is 'not automatic' and must include dismantling of Hamas, Sa’ar said

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Sunday that the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal with Hamas has come at a “high cost” for Israel. In a news briefing in Jerusalem, Sa’ar claimed that Hamas' rule in Gaza poses a significant threat to both Israel's security and the Palestinian people.

The rule of Hamas in Gaza is not only a danger for the security of Israel, but also a nightmare for the Palestinians themselves,” causing 15 months of grueling war in Gaza an

"I acknowledge the fact that we are not dealing successfully enough with our advocacy," Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told Newsweek in Jerusalem.

Backing deal is a ‘very hard decision,’ but cabinet will have to accept it appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will visit Israel and Palestinian territories now that a long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza has come into effect, his office said Sunday.

The ceasefire deal was signed off by Israel’s government on Saturday morning - but attacks have continued on the Gaza Strip

The deal kicked in at 8:15 am Gaza time on Sunday, nearly three hours after it was scheduled to come into effect.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar is concluding a diplomatic visit to Europe this evening, following the development in the negotiations for the release of the Israelis held hostage in Gaza. During the visit,

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar is returning from Europe earlier than planned to vote on a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement involving Gaza. This decision follows rapid advancements in negotiation talks,

The Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar visited the United Arab Emirates ... said that the group's "experience of negotiating with Israel has proven that the only solution to reclaim the rights ...

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar reportedly shortened his visit to Europe as a ceasefire deal approached.