Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has said he is cutting his visit to Europe short so that he can take part in security cabinet and government votes on a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal, Reuters reports.
“Following the progress in the hostage release negotiations, Minister Sa’ar cut short his diplomatic visit, which was scheduled to continue tomorrow in Hungary. He will return to Israel tonight to participate in the expected discussions and votes in the Security Cabinet and government,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.





























