Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar tells his French counterpart that Israel is ready to end the war in Gaza 'tomorrow' if Hamas frees hostages and exits the Strip. Sa'ar emphasizes the importance of negotiations and the US special envoy's proposal, but warns that the opportunity is not open-ended. He also highlights the shared interest in Lebanon's stability and release from Iranian occupation. Sa'ar invites the French counterpart to visit Israel, emphasizing the friendly relationship between the two countries.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/saar-tells-french-counterpart-israel-could-end-gaza-war-tomorrow-if-hamas-frees-hostages-exits-strip/
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