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Biden advisor reveals prisoner swap secrets
A new book has revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the negotiations that led to the prisoner exchange deal in January 2025 between Israel and Hamas, which was part of efforts to maintain a ceasefire in Gaza after a year of conflict. The book shows that American pressures, especially from President Trump and his advisor Steve Witekoff, were crucial in facilitating the agreement, as they threatened Netanyahu with withholding the prisoners if negotiations stalled. The negotiations included Israeli demands regarding the lists of prisoners and faced threats of failure if the process was further obstructed. The book also highlights the impact of on-the-ground and regional developments, such as the killing of Yahya Sinwar and the deteriorating situation with Hezbollah, on the course of the negotiations. The deal was finally reached after disagreements over whether Tel Aviv should receive the names in advance. Both sides signed the agreement on January 19, on the eve of Trump's inauguration, with the prevailing view that intense last-minute pressures played a pivotal role in its success.
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