Israel didn’t agree to free PIJ prisoners, sees chance of wider Gaza deal with Hamas - The Times of Israel

Officials say Jerusalem didn't accede to prisoner release to end Operation Breaking Dawn, but hint there are signs Hamas ready for progress in talks for deal on Israeli captives

Senior Israeli officials expressed optimism on Monday morning over the prospects that the fresh ceasefire with Palestinian Islamic Jihad would hold up, but stressed that Jerusalem did not agree to de… [+7161 chars]

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