Qatar warns major Rafah operation would harm hostage talks

Barnea returned from Doha and immediately updated the war cabinet on a potential hostage deal in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.

A woman takes part in a protest demanding a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 1, 2024

A woman takes part in a protest demanding a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 1, 2024

(photo credit: REUTERS/SUSANA VERA)

ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

MARCH 19, 2024 20:50

Updated: MARCH 19, 2024 22:19

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