Ron Dermer is an Israeli politician and member of the Likud Party. He currently serves as the country's strategic affairs minister.
Originally born in the United States, Dermer has served in the past as Israel's ambassador to the US.
Netanyahu and top security officials trade blame and credit over the latest hostage deal, as tensions rise over the October 7 probe and shifts in the negotiation team.
Senior officials from Israel, the US, Qatar, and Egypt plan talks on the next phase of the Gaza hostage deal.
Ron Dermer is known for his deep personal and political alignment with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior members of US President Donald Trump's administration.
Barnea is still running that process to ensure the receipt of each hostage from Hamas as part of Phase I of the January 19 – March 1 deal.
Dermer, known for his deep personal and political alignment with Netanyahu—adds a more overtly political dimension to the hostage talks.
To all the hostages who hear me now, know that the fight is ongoing, and we are not giving up on you," Aloni said.
An Israeli official noted, "The Egyptian and Qatari mediators believe Hamas might now agree to a hostage-release and ceasefire deal."
Axios reported that the Biden administration has been concerned that the ceasefire in Lebanon could unravel after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in recent days, according to US officials.
Dermer has been working to advance a post-war plan for Gaza to be implemented in recent months.
In an official letter sent by Israel to the Biden administration in mid-November, the Israeli government clarified that it does not intend to expel Palestinians from northern Gaza or starve them.
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