Wed Sep 04 20:13:00 UTC 2024: – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on Israel retaining control of Gaza’s border with Egypt, undermining cease-fire efforts
– The Philadelphi corridor is a central obstacle in talks, with Hamas demanding Israeli withdrawal
– Egypt, US, and Qatar are mediating talks, with demands for a timeline for Israeli troops to leave the corridor
– Netanyahu claims Israel must hold the border to prevent Hamas from rearming
– Families of hostages killed by Hamas demand a deal, accusing Netanyahu of blocking it
– Netanyahu refuses to give a timeline on ending the war, claiming victory is getting closer
– U.S. media reports Netanyahu’s insistence on holding the border is scuttling the possibility of a cease-fire deal
– American officials suggest a U.S.-trained Palestinian force could be used to secure the border crossing
– Netanyahu is accused of obstructing negotiations with Hamas by trying to involve Egypt
– Israel denies involvement of Israeli activist Gershon Baskin in negotiations and refuses to comment on the Philadelphi Corridor.

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