A senior American official delivered unusually sharp criticism of Israel’s conduct in hostage negotiations and warned that the United States is prepared to finalize a regional agreement with Saudi Arabia, even without Israeli participation, N12 reported on Wednesday.
According to the report, the remarks were made during a meeting Monday night between the official and the families of hostages held by Hamas.
According to several people who attended, the US official said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with Israel’s approach to the stalled talks.
“If until now they paid the price of not ending the war, today the price will be much heavier for Israel — and not just for the hostages,” the official reportedly told participants. “President Trump is determined to move forward with a significant deal with Saudi Arabia, even without Israeli involvement. The ceasefire agreement with the Houthis is just a prelude, and if Israel doesn’t come to its senses, even the ‘Deal of the Millennium’ will happen without it.”
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According to the report, the remarks were made during a meeting Monday night between the official and the families of hostages held by Hamas.
According to several people who attended, the US official said that Washington is growing increasingly frustrated with Israel’s approach to the stalled talks.
“If until now they paid the price of not ending the war, today the price will be much heavier for Israel — and not just for the hostages,” the official reportedly told participants. “President Trump is determined to move forward with a significant deal with Saudi Arabia, even without Israeli involvement. The ceasefire agreement with the Houthis is just a prelude, and if Israel doesn’t come to its senses, even the ‘Deal of the Millennium’ will happen without it.”
US official: If Israel doesn't wake up, US will advance Saudi deal without it - report
The official said that Trump is growing frustrated with Israel’s approach and that he intends to push on with a deal, regardless of Israel's position.
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