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The secret negotiations that led to the Gaza hostages deal

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 22 November 2023
The US government, through a secretive effort involving President Joe Biden and a small team of advisers, played a crucial role in brokering a deal to free hostages held by Hamas in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. The Qataris approached the White House with sensitive information and requested a small team be established to work on the issue privately. Biden held urgent conversations with the emir of Qatar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the release of two American hostages provided confidence that a larger hostage release was possible.
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