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President says Tehran unprepared for negotiations as U.S.-Israeli strikes cripple the regime’s military and target its missile and drone capabilities.
The European Union and mediators Qatar and Egypt condemned the move.
The finance minister called it “an important step in the right direction.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that no goods or supplies would enter the enclave until further notice, reaffirming that Jerusalem will not agree to a ceasefire without the release of its hostages.
According to the framework put forward by Trump’s Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff, half of the remaining hostages in Gaza, both living and deceased, would be freed on the first day.
“We will not allow the Hamas murderers to again ... rearm through smuggling,” the source said.
The Portland player was greeted by the local community during Jewish Heritage Night.
With the return of the four bodies, Israel has now received all 33 hostages to be handed over in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.
Egypt will oversee the transfer, which is expected to take place at 11 p.m.