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Ex-PA minister: Israel, Hamas were nearing deal on 4 Israelis held in Gaza before Oct. 7 onslaught
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Sufian Abu Zaida says talks sought hostage deal and relief for Gaza; vows to reveal message Sinwar asked him to convey to Israel weeks before attack in upcoming TV interview The post Ex-PA minister: Israel, Hamas were nearing deal on 4 Israelis held in Gaza before Oct. 7 onslaught appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Israel-Hamas Hostage Negotiations
Rule 8 applies: The statement reports a claim by a former Palestinian Authority minister regarding hostage negotiations without taking a clear stance supporting or criticizing a specific wing's platform. | The text neutrally reports statements by a former Palestinian Authority minister regarding pre-October 7 hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas without expressing a clear partisan stance (Rule 8).