Shin Bet chief’s secret Cairo visit seeks to revive stalled hostage deal talks

Past talks did not lead to any progress in returning the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at the Tel Aviv University, on June 27, 2023.

Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services speaks at the annual Cyber Week, at the Tel Aviv University, on June 27, 2023.

(photo credit: AVSHALOM SASSONI/FLASH90)

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OCTOBER 14, 2024 01:46

Updated: OCTOBER 19, 2024 04:16

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