Why Netanyahu Wants to Bring Only Half the Hostages Home From Gaza - Haaretz Today - Haaretz.com
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The man most responsible for this choice is Netanyahu, who has repeatedly rejected any comprehensive agreement that would “Bring Them Home,” all of them at once, in exchange for ending the war.
That kind of deal was effectively on the table in March – four months ago – when he refused to proceed with the second stage of the January 2025 cease-fire agreement.
His reasoning is purely political: his government relies on the support of far-right, messianic politicians who may tolerate a partial deal that includes a promise to resume the war, but would likely collapse if faced with an agreement to end it completely.