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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,

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

Israel and Hamas have reportedly struck a ceasefire and hostage release agreement that will end the conflict that has been ongoing for more than a year.

"A Hamas state will not only not solve the conflict, but will deteriorate security, peace, and stability of the region."

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 ...

“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.

Advances have been made in negotiations to broker a deal that would end Israel's deadly assault on Gaza and see the release of hostages held by Hamas.