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

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Israels Foreign Minister Gideon Saar 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.

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.

“Israel is under attack. Constantly. Another vicious Palestinian terror attack has occurred today. Three Israelis were brutally murdered: two women in their sixties and one man in his forties. Eight people were wounded. Families have been shattered,” Sa’ar tweeted.

Netanyahu says US will back return to war with only hours until Gaza ceasefire - The ceasefire deal was signed off by Israel’s government on Saturday morning - but attacks have continued on the Gaza S

The second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas could offer a chance for the release of the last Hungarian hostage.

The EU foreign affairs chief met Friday the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority and also spoke on the phone with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. An EU-Israel Association Council, the main body handling relations between the two parties,

The Israeli government on Saturday approved a ceasefire agreement aimed at the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, following a lengthy