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Defense Minister: Hostage Deal Now Takes Priority Over Defeating Hamas

Defense Minister Katz is aligned with IDF Chief of Staff Zamir: "Right now, there is a clash between the two goals of the war — defeating Hamas and returning the hostages — and that’s why the decision was made to pursue a deal." On humanitarian aid, he said: "There are no gaps between the IDF and our demands. The IDF is not responsible for food distribution; it only secures the American company that handles it."