NNA – Israel#39;s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, in talks with his U.S. counterpart Lloyd Austin, called for a swift agreement to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, the Israeli military said on Friday.
quot;While working to secure Israel, minister Gallant raised the importance of swiftly achieving an agreement that will ensure the return of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza,quot; the military said in a statement, adding the two agreed on quot;the urgencyquot; of the issue. — AFP
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