Members of Israel's negotiation team are reportedly displeased with the conduct of their new leader, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tapped Dermer to head the team last month after sidelining Mossad chief David Barnea and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. Dermer is seen as more aligned with Netanyahu's approach in the talks, which has been less compromising than that of the security chiefs.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostage-negotiating-team-said-displeased-by-conduct-of-new-leader-tapped-by-netanyahu/
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