Netanyahu taps confidant to lead Gaza negotiations, replacing Mossad chief: What we know

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removed Mossad chief David Barnea and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar from the negotiating team, replacing them with loyalist Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. Dermer is considered to have a direct line to the White House, indicating a shift in the Israeli leadership’s approach to negotiations. The move suggests a prioritization of loyalists and a desire for closer ties with the United States in diplomatic efforts.

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